Top Rankings
Quincy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,769 students in Quincy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Quincy School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
9,769 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
742 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Quincy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.9%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
39%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,578 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,974 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$224 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,578
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,974
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Quincy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Quincy High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8744
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8744
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Wollaston School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8791
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8791
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Montclair
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Belmont Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8708
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8708
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Furnace Brook
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8713
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8713
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Squantum
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Huckins Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8706
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8706
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Merrymount
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 Agawam Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8762
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8762
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Quincy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Clifford H Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Moody St Ext
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8721
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8721
Gr: K-4 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln-hancock Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8715
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8715
Gr: K-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Point Webster Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Lancaster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Broad Meadows Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Calvin Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
South West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Gr: 5-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Snug Harbor Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
180 Old Colony Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Quincy School District?
Quincy School District manages 19 public schools serving 9,769 students.
What is the rank of Quincy School District?
Quincy School District is ranked #173 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy School District?
39% of Quincy School District students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Quincy School District?
Quincy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Quincy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,974 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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