For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,323 students in Buzzards Bay, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Buzzards Bay, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA are Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, Bourne High School and Bournedale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buzzards Bay, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Buzzards Bay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buzzards Bay, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Bournedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Ernest Valerie Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Grades: PK-2
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Bourne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
77 Waterhouse Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Bourne Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Trowbridge Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: 3-5
| 370 students
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA include Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, Bourne High School and Bournedale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buzzards Bay?
5 public schools are located in Buzzards Bay.
What percentage of students in Buzzards Bay go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Buzzards Bay are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buzzards Bay?
Buzzards Bay public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Buzzards Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Buzzards Bay include: Bourne High School vs. Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
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