For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 841 students in South Weymouth, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Weymouth, MA are Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, Thomas V Nash and Ralph Talbot. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Weymouth, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Weymouth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Weymouth, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Union Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-2122
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-2122
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas V Nash
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Front Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 340-2506
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 340-2506
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Talbot
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277 Ralph Talbot Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-7250
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-7250
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
South Weymouth, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 Pond Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 337-1061
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 337-1061
Grades: PK-K
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Weymouth, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Weymouth, MA include Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, Thomas V Nash and Ralph Talbot.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Weymouth?
3 public elementary schools are located in South Weymouth.
What is the racial composition of students in South Weymouth?
South Weymouth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Weymouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Weymouth include: Ralph Talbot vs. Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School vs. Ralph Talbot
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