For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 964 students in South Hamilton, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Hamilton, MA are Miles River Middle School, Winthrop School and Cutler School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hamilton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Hamilton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 South Hamilton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miles River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0399
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Winthrop School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Cutler School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-5330
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Hamilton, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Hamilton, MA include Miles River Middle School, Winthrop School and Cutler School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Hamilton?
3 public elementary schools are located in South Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in South Hamilton?
South Hamilton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Hamilton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Hamilton include: Cutler School vs. Winthrop School, Winthrop School vs. Cutler School
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