For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 251 students in Harwich, MA.
The top ranked public charter school in Harwich, MA is Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwich, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Harwich have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Harwich, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Cod Lighthouse 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
| 251 students
Harwich, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Harwich, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Harwich, MA include Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Harwich?
1 public charter schools are located in Harwich.
What is the racial composition of students in Harwich?
Harwich public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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