Public schools in Scituate, MA
6 open public schools with an address in Scituate, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,744
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Scituate public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Scituate, MA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,744 students, an average of 457 per school. The largest campus is Scituate High School (725 students), and the largest elementary school is Wampatuck Elementary (424).
Every listed school belongs to Scituate. 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 11.5:1, similar to 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 districts and agencies serving Scituate
Elementary schools in Scituate
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing Elementary Scituate | KG–05 | 352 | 12.9:1 | |
| Hatherly Elementary Scituate | KG–05 | 263 | 11.5:1 | |
| Jenkins Elementary School Scituate | KG–05 | 341 | 11.4:1 | |
| Wampatuck Elementary Scituate | PK–05 | 424 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Scituate
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Middle School Scituate | 06–08 | 639 | 10.1:1 |
High schools in Scituate
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scituate High School Scituate | 09–12 | 725 | 11.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.5%
- Hispanic3%
- Black2.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Scituate schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,744 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Scituate
How many public schools are in Scituate, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Scituate: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,744 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Scituate?
All listed public schools with an address in Scituate belong to Scituate. 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 Scituate?
Scituate High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Scituate, with 725 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Scituate?
No school with an address in Scituate 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 Scituate schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Scituate public schools is 11.5:1, similar to 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 Scituate 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