Public schools in Hanover, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Hanover, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,235
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hanover public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Hanover, MA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,235 students, an average of 647 per school. The largest campus is Hanover Middle (826 students), and the largest elementary school is Center Elementary (582).
Hanover operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hanover campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Hanover
Elementary schools in Hanover
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Elementary Hanover | PK–01 | 479 | 17.5:1 | |
| Center Elementary Hanover | 02–04 | 582 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Hanover
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Middle Hanover | 05–08 | 826 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Hanover
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover High Hanover | 09–12 | 663 | 13.3:1 | |
| South Shore Vocational Technical High South Shore Regional Vocational Technical · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 685 | 10.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.5%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Hanover schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,235 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hanover
How many public schools are in Hanover, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Hanover: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,235 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hanover?
Schools with an address in Hanover belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hanover (4 schools), South Shore Regional Vocational Technical (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hanover?
South Shore Vocational Technical High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hanover, with 685 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hanover?
No school with an address in Hanover is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hanover schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hanover public schools is 13.3:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hanover guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities