For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 627 students in Orleans, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Orleans, MA are Orleans Elementary School and Nauset Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Orleans have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orleans, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Eldredge Pkwy
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0380
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0380
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Nauset Regional Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orleans, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Orleans, MA include Orleans Elementary School and Nauset Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orleans?
2 public schools are located in Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans?
Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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