For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,337 students in Rockland, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, MA are Phelps Elementary School and John W Rogers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockland, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8400
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8400
Grades: 1-4
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
John W Rogers Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Taunton Avenue
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Grades: 5-8
| 697 students
Rockland, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Col Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, MA include Phelps Elementary School and John W Rogers Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rockland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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