For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,883 students in Duxbury, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duxbury, MA are Alden School and Duxbury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duxbury, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duxbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Duxbury, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alden School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Grades: 3-5
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Duxbury Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chandler Elementary School
Magnet School
93 Chandler Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7680
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7680
Grades: PK-2
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Duxbury, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duxbury, MA include Alden School and Duxbury Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Duxbury?
3 public elementary schools are located in Duxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Duxbury?
Duxbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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