Best Public Charter Schools in Barnstable County (2026)

Best Barnstable County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,077 students in Barnstable County, MA.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sturgis Charter Public School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Barnstable County, MA public charter schools have an score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and score of 70% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Barnstable County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sturgis Charter Public School

Charter School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
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10/

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427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782

Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
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195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994

Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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Barnstable County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School (Closed 2020)

Charter School

165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485

Gr: K-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Barnstable Early Learning Center (Closed 2013)

744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770

Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Barnstable Hmcs School (Closed 2023)

730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272

Gr: 5-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Closed 2013)

Charter School

730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272

Gr: 4-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Barnstable Middle School (Closed 2010)

895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460

Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Chatham Middle School (Closed 2015)

425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148

Gr: 5-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Cotuit Elementary School (Closed 2010)

140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268

Gr: 3-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Ella F Hoxie School (Closed 2010)

30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150

Gr: 1-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Forestdale Elementary School (Closed 2016)

151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600

Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Harwich Middle School (Closed 2015)

204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212

Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Henry T Wing Elementary School (Closed 2016)

33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343

Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Hyannis Elementary School (Closed 2010)

165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485

Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

John Simpkins Elementary School (Closed 2007)

134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680

Gr: 3-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Laurence C Macarthur Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685

Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Marstons Mills Elementary School (Closed 2010)

2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090

Gr: K-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

N H Wixon Middle School (Closed 2014)

901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695

Gr: 4-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Osterville Bay Elementary School (Closed 2009)

99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538

Gr: 3-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Osterville Elementary School (Closed 2010)

350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638

Gr: K-2 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Otis Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2010)

5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206

Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Peebles Elementary School (Closed 2020)

70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680

Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Provincetown High School (Closed 2011)

12 Winslow St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040

Gr: 7-12

Veterans Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2011)

2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020

Gr: PK-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Barnstable County, MA?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sturgis Charter Public School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in Barnstable County?

2 public charter schools are located in Barnstable County.

What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?

Barnstable County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).