For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,367 students in South Yarmouth, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 212 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in South Yarmouth, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Yarmouth, MA are Station Avenue Elementary School, Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School and Dennis-yarmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Yarmouth, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Yarmouth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 South Yarmouth, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Station Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
276 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
Gr: K-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7630
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7630
Gr: 8-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 778-7979
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 778-7979
Gr: 6-7 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Dennis-yarmouth Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7695
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7695
Gr: 4-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Gr: 3-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Yarmouth, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in South Yarmouth, MA include Station Avenue Elementary School, Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School and Dennis-yarmouth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in South Yarmouth?
4 public schools are located in South Yarmouth.
What percentage of students in South Yarmouth go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in South Yarmouth are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Yarmouth?
South Yarmouth public schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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