For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,090 students in 02554, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02554, MA are Cyrus Peirce, Nantucket Intermediate School and Nantucket Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02554 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02554, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02554, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in 02554, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02554, MA include Cyrus Peirce, Nantucket Intermediate School and Nantucket Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02554?
3 public elementary schools are located in 02554.
What is the racial composition of students in 02554?
02554 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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