Public schools in Plymouth, MA
15 open public schools with an address in Plymouth, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,874
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Plymouth public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Plymouth, MA: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,874 students, an average of 525 per school. The largest campus is Plymouth North High (1,169 students), and the largest elementary school is South Elementary (614).
Plymouth operates the most schools here (13), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 11:1, lower 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Plymouth
Elementary schools in Plymouth
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Plymouth | KG–05 | 214 | 9.8:1 | |
| Federal Furnace School Plymouth | KG–05 | 359 | 10:1 | |
| Hedge Plymouth | KG–05 | 210 | 9.4:1 | |
| Indian Brook Plymouth | KG–05 | 520 | 11.9:1 | |
| Manomet Elementary Plymouth | KG–05 | 263 | 12.5:1 | |
| Nathaniel Morton Elementary Plymouth | KG–05 | 511 | 12.3:1 | |
| South Elementary Plymouth | KG–05 | 614 | 12.1:1 | |
| West Elementary Plymouth | KG–05 | 349 | 10.5:1 |
Middle schools in Plymouth
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Commun Intermediate Plymouth | 06–08 | 920 | 11:1 | |
| Plymouth South Middle Plymouth | 06–08 | 601 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Plymouth
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map Academy Charter School Map Academy Charter School (District) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 301 | 11:1 | |
| Plymouth North High Plymouth | 09–12 | 1,169 | 11.1:1 | |
| Plymouth South High Plymouth | 09–12 | 1,001 | 10.1:1 | |
| Rising Tide Charter Public School Rising Tide Charter Public (District) · Charter | 05–12 | 617 | 10.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Plymouth
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Early Childhood Center Plymouth | PK–PK | 225 | 16.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.1%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Plymouth schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,874 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plymouth
How many public schools are in Plymouth, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Plymouth: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,874 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plymouth?
Schools with an address in Plymouth belong to 3 education agencies, led by Plymouth (13 schools), Map Academy Charter School (District) (1 school), Rising Tide Charter Public (District) (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 Plymouth?
Plymouth North High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plymouth, with 1,169 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plymouth?
Yes. 2 of the 15 public schools in Plymouth are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Map Academy Charter School, Rising Tide Charter Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plymouth schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plymouth public schools is 11:1, lower 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 Plymouth 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