For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 22,494 students in Barnstable County, MA (there are 24 private schools, serving 2,752 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sturgis Charter Public School, Sandwich Middle High School and Nauset Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barnstable County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #22.
Sandwich Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 928 students
Rank: #33.
Nauset Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #44.
Mashpee Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 655 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Falmouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 766 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Orleans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Eldredge Pkwy
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0380
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0380
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
Rank: #77.
North Falmouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
62 Old Main Road
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-2334
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-2334
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
West Villages Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Osterville-west Barnstable
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-1100
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-1100
Grades: K-3
| 401 students
Rank: #99.
Chatham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147 Depot Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Grades: K-4
| 151 students
Rank: #1010.
Wellfleet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Lawrence Road
Wellfleet, MA 02667
(508) 349-3101
Wellfleet, MA 02667
(508) 349-3101
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
Morse Pond School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Jones Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-7300
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-7300
Grades: 5-6
| 482 students
Rank: #1212.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Bay Ln
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 790-9890
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 790-9890
Grades: K-3
| 247 students
Rank: #1313.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Ridge
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Quaker Mtg Hs Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 833-0111
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 833-0111
Grades: 3-6
| 674 students
Rank: #1515.
Monomoy Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Grades: 5-7
| 439 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Schoolhouse Road
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #1717.
Monomoy Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 702 students
Rank: #1818.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #1919.
Station Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
276 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
Grades: K-3
| 417 students
Rank: #2020.
Harwich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #2121.
Truro Central
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Rank: #2222.
Nauset Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #2323.
West Barnstable Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2463 Main St Route 6a
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
Grades: K-3
| 264 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
East Falmouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 Davisville Rd
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1052
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1052
Grades: PK-4
| 282 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #2626.
Teaticket
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Maravista Ave Ext
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1550
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1550
Grades: PK-4
| 265 students
Rank: #2727.
Lawrence
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Grades: 7-8
| 477 students
Rank: #2828.
Ezra H Baker Innovation School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Route 28
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
Grades: PK-3
| 340 students
Rank: #2929.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | 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
| 888 students
Rank: #3030.
Eddy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2298 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4531
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4531
Grades: 3-5
| 201 students
Rank: #3131.
Bourne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #3232.
Barnstable High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Grades: 8-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #3333.
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | 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
| 476 students
Rank: #3434.
Quashnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1550
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1550
Grades: 3-6
| 398 students
Rank: #3535.
Barnstable Community Innovation School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
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Barnstable County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Barnstable Hmcs School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 5-6
| 919 students
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 806 students
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Grades: 3-4
| 111 students
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Grades: 1-4
| 174 students
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-4
| 276 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
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Grades: K-2
| 168 students
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3601
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3601
Grades: 7-8
| 230 students
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-8
| 428 students
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Grades: 3-4
| 119 students
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
12 Winslow St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sturgis Charter Public School, Sandwich Middle High School and Nauset Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Barnstable County?
49 public schools are located in Barnstable County.
What percentage of students in Barnstable County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Barnstable County include: Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School vs. Nauset Regional Middle School, Nauset Regional Middle School vs. Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School vs. Barnstable High School
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