For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,337 students in Rockland, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, MA are Phelps Elementary School and John W Rogers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockland, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8400
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8400
Gr: 1-4 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
John W Rogers Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Taunton Avenue
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Gr: 5-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rockland, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Col Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, MA include Phelps Elementary School and John W Rogers Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rockland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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