For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,027 students in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in North Scituate are Scituate High 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.
The neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA (2026-27)
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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA include Scituate High School, Cushing Elementary School and Hatherly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate?
the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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