For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,226 students in 02061, MA (there are , serving 143 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 02061, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02061, MA are Norwell High School, Norwell Middle School and William G Vinal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02061 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02061, MA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02061, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwell High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
William G Vinal
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Grace Farrar Cole
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 High Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
South Shore Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Grades: K-12
| 1,055 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02061, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02061, MA include Norwell High School, Norwell Middle School and William G Vinal.
How many public schools are located in 02061?
5 public schools are located in 02061.
What percentage of students in 02061 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 02061 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02061?
02061 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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