Provincetown Public Schools, also known as Provincetown School District, or Provincetown International Baccalaureate World Schools, is the school district of Provincetown, Massachusetts, serving grades Kindergarten through 8. The current K-8 building, previously the high school building, was dedicated in 1938.
Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Provincetown Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Provincetown Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Provincetown Schools's student population of 137 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
Happiness depends on ourselves
School Rankings
Provincetown Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provincetown Schools is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
23%
10%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provincetown Schools's ranking?
Provincetown Schools is ranked #1241 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Provincetown Schools often compared to?
Provincetown Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Wellfleet Elementary School, Orleans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Provincetown Schools?
137 students attend Provincetown Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Provincetown Schools students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Provincetown Schools?
Provincetown Schools has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Provincetown Schools offer ?
Provincetown Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Provincetown Schools part of?
Provincetown Schools is part of Provincetown School District.
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