For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,916 students in Wareham, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Wareham, MA are Wareham Cooperative Alternative School, Wareham Elementary School 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 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wareham, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Wareham Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63 Minot Avenue
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Gr: PK-4 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wareham Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550
Gr: 5-7 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Wareham Senior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510
Gr: 8-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Wareham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
760 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Gr: PK-2 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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, Wareham Elementary School and Wareham Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wareham?
4 public schools are located in Wareham.
What is the racial composition of students in Wareham?
Wareham public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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