For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,683 students in Nantucket County, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 308 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Nantucket County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Nantucket County, MA are Nantucket High School, Cyrus Peirce and Nantucket Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nantucket County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Nantucket County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nantucket County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nantucket High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7280
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7280
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Cyrus Peirce
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7283
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7283
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Nantucket Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7285
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7285
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7290
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7290
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nantucket County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Nantucket County, MA include Nantucket High School, Cyrus Peirce and Nantucket Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Nantucket County?
4 public schools are located in Nantucket County.
What percentage of students in Nantucket County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Nantucket County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nantucket County?
Nantucket County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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