For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,695 students in Quincy, MA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,450 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Quincy, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Quincy, MA are North Quincy High School, Central Middle School and Merrymount. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Quincy, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Quincy High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8744
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8744
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Merrymount
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Agawam Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8762
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8762
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Squantum
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Huckins Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8706
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8706
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Furnace Brook
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8713
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8713
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Quincy High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #77.
Wollaston School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8791
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8791
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Montclair
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Belmont Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8708
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8708
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Beechwood Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Fenno Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8781
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8781
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1010.
Francis W Parker
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 Billings Rd
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8710
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8710
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Hollis Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1212.
Clifford H Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Moody St Ext
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8721
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8721
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Rank: #1313.
Atherton Hough
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1084 Sea Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8797
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8797
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln-hancock Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8715
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8715
Grades: K-4
| 567 students
Rank: #1515.
Point Webster Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Lancaster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Rank: #1616.
Broad Meadows Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Calvin Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1717.
South West Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Grades: 5-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1818.
Snug Harbor Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Brooks Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8742
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8742
Grades: PK
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Quincy, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Quincy, MA include North Quincy High School, Central Middle School and Merrymount.
How many public schools are located in Quincy?
19 public schools are located in Quincy.
What percentage of students in Quincy go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Quincy are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Quincy include: North Quincy High School vs. Quincy High School, Quincy High School vs. North Quincy High School, Atlantic Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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