For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,745 students in Hathorne, MA.
The top ranked public school in Hathorne, MA is Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hathorne, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hathorne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hathorne, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 Maple Street
Hathorne, MA 01937
(978) 304-4700
Hathorne, MA 01937
(978) 304-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,745 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hathorne, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Hathorne, MA include Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School.
How many public schools are located in Hathorne?
1 public schools are located in Hathorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hathorne?
Hathorne public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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