For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 264 students in West Barnstable, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 88 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in West Barnstable, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in West Barnstable, MA is West Barnstable Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Barnstable, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Barnstable have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Barnstable, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Barnstable Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2463 Main St Route 6a
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
Grades: K-3
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Barnstable, MA?
The top ranked public schools in West Barnstable, MA include West Barnstable Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Barnstable?
1 public schools are located in West Barnstable.
What percentage of students in West Barnstable go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in West Barnstable are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Barnstable?
West Barnstable public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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