For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,097 students in Harwich, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Harwich, MA are Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwich, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harwich have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harwich, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Monomoy Regional High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Harwich Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Grades: PK-4
| 464 students
Harwich, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harwich, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Harwich, MA include Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical.
How many public schools are located in Harwich?
4 public schools are located in Harwich.
What is the racial composition of students in Harwich?
Harwich public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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