Public schools in Quincy, MA
19 open public schools with an address in Quincy, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,769
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Quincy public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Quincy, MA: 12 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,769 students, an average of 514 per school. The largest campus is North Quincy High (1,520 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln-Hancock Community School (565).
Every listed school belongs to Quincy. 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 12.5:1, 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Quincy
Elementary schools in Quincy
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Hough Quincy | KG–05 | 256 | 10.5:1 | |
| Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy | KG–05 | 343 | 14.8:1 | |
| Charles A Bernazzani Elementary Quincy | KG–05 | 339 | 14.4:1 | |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary Quincy | KG–04 | 535 | 12.3:1 | |
| Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center Quincy | PK–08 | 261 | 9.2:1 | |
| Francis W Parker Quincy | KG–05 | 323 | 11.7:1 | |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School Quincy | KG–04 | 565 | 12.5:1 | |
| Merrymount Quincy | KG–05 | 291 | 11.9:1 | |
| Montclair Quincy | KG–05 | 365 | 12.3:1 | |
| Snug Harbor Community School Quincy | PK–05 | 380 | 12.8:1 | |
| Squantum Quincy | KG–05 | 343 | 13.7:1 | |
| Wollaston School Quincy | KG–05 | 318 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Quincy
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Middle Quincy | 06–08 | 601 | 17.3:1 | |
| Broad Meadows Middle Quincy | 06–08 | 318 | 11.2:1 | |
| Central Middle Quincy | 06–08 | 671 | 15.9:1 | |
| Point Webster Middle Quincy | 05–08 | 377 | 11.6:1 | |
| South West Middle School Quincy | 05–08 | 449 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Quincy
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Quincy High Quincy | 09–12 | 1,520 | 15.5:1 | |
| Quincy High Quincy | 09–12 | 1,514 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.2%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black9.7%
- Asian39.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Quincy schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,769 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Quincy
How many public schools are in Quincy, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Quincy: 12 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,769 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Quincy?
All listed public schools with an address in Quincy belong to Quincy. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Quincy?
North Quincy High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Quincy, with 1,520 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Quincy?
No school with an address in Quincy 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 Quincy schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Quincy public schools is 12.5:1, 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 Quincy 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