For the 2026-27 school year, there are 96 public elementary schools serving 50,966 students in Plymouth County, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plymouth County, MA are Plymouth River, South Elementary School and Wm L Foster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plymouth County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plymouth River
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 High Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
831 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wm L Foster Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Wampatuck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
266 Tilden Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Hingham Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1103 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Gov Edward Winslow
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Regis Rd
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5060
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5060
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Manomet Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Manomet Point Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Old Hammondtown
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Shaw Street
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-6241
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-6241
Gr: 4-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Alden School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Gr: 3-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Aberdeen Dr
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Eames Way School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Eames Way
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5090
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5090
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Grace Farrar Cole
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81 High Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
William G Vinal
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
North Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Pilgrim Road
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 826-5115
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 826-5115
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Hatherly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Ann Vinal Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Gates Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 First Parish Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Vinal Avenue
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Duxbury Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Gr: 2-4 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2222.
Furnace Brook Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Furnace Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5020
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Hobomock Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Learning Lane
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 294-0911
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 294-0911
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Gr: 5-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Federal Furnace School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Federal Furnace Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4360
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4360
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Daniel Webster
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1456 Ocean Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5045
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5045
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Dennett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Crescent Street
Plympton, MA 02367
(781) 585-3659
Plympton, MA 02367
(781) 585-3659
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
South River
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 Hatch Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5030
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5030
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2929.
Martinson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Forest Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5025
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5025
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Chestnut Street
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2180
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2180
Gr: 3-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3131.
Halifax Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
464 Plymouth Street
Halifax, MA 02338
(781) 293-2581
Halifax, MA 02338
(781) 293-2581
Gr: K-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3232.
Cold Spring
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Alden Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4335
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4335
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3333.
Assawompset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Main Street
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-1403
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-1403
Gr: K-3 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3434.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Gr: PK-1 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3535.
Rising Tide Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Armstrong Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-2620
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-2620
Gr: 5-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Plymouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
460 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7925
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7925
Gr: 2-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Brockton Champion High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
66 Hooper Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-1315
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-1315
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
60 South Meadow Rd
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6140
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
60 South Meadow Rd
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6130
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Champion Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
20 Union Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
27 Depot Street
East Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-3586
East Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-3586
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
13 Highland Ave
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 291-3565
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 291-3565
Gr: K | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
59 Sawtell Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
112 Howland Road
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 923-3506
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 923-3506
Gr: 4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
150 Clinton St.
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Gr: PK-K | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
20 Union Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7011
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7011
Gr: K | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
85 Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6220
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6220
Gr: 3-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
760 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Gr: PK-2 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
49 Union Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2032
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2032
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
38 School Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Gr: PK-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1 Col Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
171 Adams Street
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2190
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2190
Gr: 3-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
305 Park Avenue
Whitman, MA 02382
(781) 618-7075
Whitman, MA 02382
(781) 618-7075
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Plymouth South Technical High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
490 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6 School Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2030
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2030
Gr: K | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
495 Hanover Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Gr: 3-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
27 Depot Street
West Wareham, MA 02576
(508) 291-3586
West Wareham, MA 02576
(508) 291-3586
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
25 Manomet Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7266
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7266
Gr: 2-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plymouth County, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plymouth County, MA include Plymouth River, South Elementary School and Wm L Foster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plymouth County?
95 public elementary schools are located in Plymouth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Plymouth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Plymouth County include: Wareham Middle School vs. Plymouth South Middle School, East Middle School vs. Ashfield Middle School, Old Hammondtown vs. Sippican
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