Provincetown Public Schools, also known as Provincetown School District, or Provincetown International Baccalaureate World Schools, is the school district of Provincetown, Massachusetts, serving grades Kindergarten through 8. The current K-8 building, previously the high school building, was dedicated in 1938.
Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Provincetown Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Provincetown Schools' attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Provincetown, MA, covering approximately 17.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Provincetown Schools's student population of 152 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
152 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
Happiness depends on ourselves
School Rankings
Provincetown Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provincetown Schools is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provincetown Schools's ranking?
Provincetown Schools is ranked #1241 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Provincetown Schools often compared to?
Provincetown Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Wellfleet Elementary School, Orleans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Provincetown Schools?
152 students attend Provincetown Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Provincetown Schools students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Provincetown Schools?
Provincetown Schools has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Provincetown Schools offer ?
Provincetown Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Provincetown Schools part of?
Provincetown Schools is part of Provincetown School District.
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