For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,019 students in Scituate, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scituate, MA are Wampatuck Elementary School, Cushing Elementary School and Hatherly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scituate, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scituate have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scituate, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in Scituate, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scituate, MA include Wampatuck Elementary School, Cushing Elementary School and Hatherly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scituate?
5 public elementary schools are located in Scituate.
What is the racial composition of students in Scituate?
Scituate public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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