Public schools in Somerset, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Somerset, 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
2,516
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Somerset public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Somerset, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,516 students, an average of 503 per school. The largest campus is Somerset Berkley Regional High School (896 students), and the largest elementary school is North Elementary (471).
Somerset operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Somerset 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 11.6:1, 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 Somerset
Elementary schools in Somerset
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chace Street Somerset | KG–05 | 297 | 11.1:1 | |
| North Elementary Somerset | PK–05 | 471 | 12.9:1 | |
| South Somerset | KG–05 | 242 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Somerset
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Middle School Somerset | 06–08 | 610 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Somerset
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Berkley Regional High School Somerset Berkley Regional School District | 09–12 | 896 | 11.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.6%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black1.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Somerset schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,516 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Somerset
How many public schools are in Somerset, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Somerset: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,516 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Somerset?
Schools with an address in Somerset belong to 2 education agencies, led by Somerset (4 schools), Somerset Berkley Regional School 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 Somerset?
Somerset Berkley Regional High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Somerset, with 896 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Somerset?
No school with an address in Somerset 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 Somerset schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Somerset public schools is 11.6:1, 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 Somerset 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