For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,269 students in Hanover, MA (there are , serving 116 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hanover, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, MA are Hanover High School, South Shore Vocational Technical High School and Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hanover, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
287 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
South Shore Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Webster Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Grades: 2-4
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Grades: 5-8
| 800 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Grades: PK-1
| 490 students
Hanover, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanover, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, MA include Hanover High School, South Shore Vocational Technical High School and Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
5 public schools are located in Hanover.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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