For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,163 students in Rockland, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 127 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rockland, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockland, MA are Jefferson Elementary School, R Stewart Esten and Rockland Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockland, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
93 George Street
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8400
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8400
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
R Stewart Esten
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
733 Summer Street
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-8336
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-8336
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Rockland Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Mackinlay Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-0541
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-0541
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
John W Rogers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Taunton Avenue
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Grades: 5-8
| 715 students
Rank: #55.
Memorial Park
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Col Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockland, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockland, MA include Jefferson Elementary School, R Stewart Esten and Rockland Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockland?
5 public schools are located in Rockland.
What percentage of students in Rockland go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Rockland are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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