For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,165 students in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Scituate are Cushing Elementary School, Gates Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate, MA include Cushing Elementary School, Gates Middle School and Hatherly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scituate, Scituate?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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