For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,744 students in 02066, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 336 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 02066, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02066, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 02066 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02066, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02066, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scituate High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 C J Cushing Hwy
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02066, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02066, MA include Scituate High School, Wampatuck Elementary School and Cushing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02066?
6 public schools are located in 02066.
What percentage of students in 02066 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 02066 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02066?
02066 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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