For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,043 students in Wareham, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Wareham, MA are Wareham Cooperative Alternative School, John William Decas and Wareham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wareham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wareham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wareham, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
John William Decas
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Grades: PK-2
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Wareham Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Grades: 5-7
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Minot Forest
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3555
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3555
Grades: 3-4
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Wareham Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Grades: 8-12
| 618 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wareham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wareham, MA include Wareham Cooperative Alternative School, John William Decas and Wareham Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wareham, MA?
5 public schools are located in Wareham, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wareham, MA?
Wareham, MA public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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