For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,707 students in 02043, MA (there are , serving 1,601 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 02043, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02043, MA are Hingham High School, Plymouth River and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02043 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02043, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02043, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hingham High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Gr: 9-12 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Plymouth River
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 High Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
831 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Wm L Foster Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Hingham Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1103 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02043, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02043, MA include Hingham High School, Plymouth River and South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02043?
6 public schools are located in 02043.
What percentage of students in 02043 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 02043 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02043?
02043 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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