For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,406 students in South Hamilton, MA (there are , serving 449 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in South Hamilton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Hamilton, MA are Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, Miles River Middle School and Winthrop School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hamilton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Hamilton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Hamilton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton-wenham Regional High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Miles River Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Winthrop School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Cutler School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Hamilton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in South Hamilton, MA include Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, Miles River Middle School and Winthrop School.
How many public schools are located in South Hamilton?
4 public schools are located in South Hamilton.
What percentage of students in South Hamilton go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in South Hamilton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Hamilton?
South Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Hamilton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Hamilton include: Cutler School vs. Winthrop School, Winthrop School vs. Cutler School
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