For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,745 students in Scituate, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 336 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Scituate, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Scituate, MA are Scituate High School, Wampatuck Elementary School and Cushing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scituate, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Scituate have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scituate, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scituate High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 C J Cushing Hwy
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Wampatuck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
266 Tilden Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Aberdeen Dr
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Gates Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 First Parish Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Hatherly Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Vinal Avenue
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scituate, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Scituate, MA include Scituate High School, Wampatuck Elementary School and Cushing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scituate?
6 public schools are located in Scituate.
What percentage of students in Scituate go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Scituate are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scituate?
Scituate public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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