For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,555 students in 02061, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02061, MA are Norwell Middle School and South Shore Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02061 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02061, MA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02061, MA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
South Shore Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Grades: K-12
| 1,055 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02061, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02061, MA include Norwell Middle School and South Shore Charter Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02061?
2 public middle schools are located in 02061.
What is the racial composition of students in 02061?
02061 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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