For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,309 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Yarmouth, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-3
| 432 students
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) 398-7636
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12
| 922 students
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
Grades: 6-7
| 445 students
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
Grades: 4-5
| 510 students
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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