For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,996 students in Scituate, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scituate, MA are Wampatuck Elementary School, Cushing Elementary School and Hatherly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scituate, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scituate have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Scituate, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wampatuck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
266 Tilden Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Aberdeen Dr
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hatherly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Ann Vinal Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Gates Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 First Parish Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Vinal Avenue
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Scituate, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scituate, MA include Wampatuck Elementary School, Cushing Elementary School and Hatherly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scituate?
5 public elementary schools are located in Scituate.
What is the racial composition of students in Scituate?
Scituate public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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