Public schools in Whitman, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Whitman, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,521
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Whitman public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Whitman, MA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,521 students, an average of 504 per school. The largest campus is Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students), and the largest elementary school is Louise A Conley (488).
Every listed school belongs to Whitman-Hanson. 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 14.7:1, 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 Whitman
Elementary schools in Whitman
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H Duval Whitman-Hanson | KG–05 | 430 | 12.6:1 | |
| Louise A Conley Whitman-Hanson | KG–05 | 488 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Whitman
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Middle Whitman-Hanson | 06–08 | 496 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Whitman
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Hanson Regional Whitman-Hanson | 09–12 | 993 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Whitman
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson Whitman-Hanson | PK–PK | 114 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.4%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Whitman schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,521 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Whitman
How many public schools are in Whitman, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Whitman: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,521 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Whitman?
All listed public schools with an address in Whitman belong to Whitman-Hanson. 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 Whitman?
Whitman Hanson Regional reported the largest high-school enrollment in Whitman, with 993 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Whitman?
No school with an address in Whitman 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 Whitman schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Whitman public schools is 14.7:1, 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 Whitman 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