Public schools in Swansea, MA
6 open public schools with an address in Swansea, 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
1,991
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Swansea public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Swansea, MA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,991 students, an average of 332 per school. The largest campus is Joseph Case High (514 students), and the largest elementary school is Elizabeth S Brown (283).
Every listed school belongs to Swansea. 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 13.2:1, 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.
School districts and agencies serving Swansea
Elementary schools in Swansea
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth S Brown Swansea | 03–05 | 283 | 17.1:1 | |
| Gardner Swansea | KG–02 | 276 | 18.6:1 | |
| Joseph G Luther Swansea | 03–05 | 194 | 14.3:1 | |
| Mark G Hoyle Elementary Swansea | PK–02 | 234 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in Swansea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Case Jr High Swansea | 06–08 | 490 | 12:1 |
High schools in Swansea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Case High Swansea | 09–12 | 514 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.4%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Swansea schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,991 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Swansea
How many public schools are in Swansea, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Swansea: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,991 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Swansea?
All listed public schools with an address in Swansea belong to Swansea. 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 Swansea?
Joseph Case High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Swansea, with 514 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Swansea?
No school with an address in Swansea 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 Swansea schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Swansea public schools is 13.2:1, 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 Swansea 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