For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,642 students in Somerset, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Somerset, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Somerset, MA are Somerset Berkley Regional High School, South and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somerset, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Berkley Regional High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3115
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3115
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #22.
South
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Read Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3180
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3180
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
580 Whetstone Hill Road
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3170
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Brayton Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3140
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #55.
Chace Street
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
538 Chace Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3160
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3160
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Somerset, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 Grandview Ave
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3115
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3115
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
816 Brayton Point Rd
Somerset, MA 02725
(508) 324-3190
Somerset, MA 02725
(508) 324-3190
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Somerset, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Somerset, MA include Somerset Berkley Regional High School, South and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Somerset, MA?
5 public schools are located in Somerset, MA.
What percentage of students in Somerset, MA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Somerset, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset, MA?
Somerset, MA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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