For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 934 students in Hanson, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanson, MA are Indian Head and Hanson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanson, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hanson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Hanson, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Head
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Indian Head Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7065
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7065
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Liberty Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7575
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7575
Grades: 5-8
| 449 students
Hanson, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
38 School Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Grades: PK-2
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hanson, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanson, MA include Indian Head and Hanson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hanson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hanson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson?
Hanson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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