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Best Schools in Norfolk, Massachusetts

3 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle

Public: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.9/10
Estimated Scores: 33%
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Use this page to compare every school in Norfolk by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Freeman-kennedy School

6.9/10

Elementary · Norfolk. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data63th percentile Open profile

King Philip Middle School

6.6/10

Middle · King Philip. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data57th percentile Open profile

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.9

out of 10

Median Home

$694,300

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Norfolk

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Freeman-kennedy School 6.9 / 10
2 King Philip Middle School 6.6 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.9/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$197,379

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$694,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
59%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
39 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
95%

Of occupied housing units

How Norfolk compares

Massachusetts rank

#83 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$197k

174% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Norfolk, Massachusetts

Norfolk, Massachusetts is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

With an average rating of 6.9 out of 10, schools in Norfolk show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Norfolk is H Olive Day with a composite score of 7.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Norfolk is served by 2 school districts: King Philip, Norfolk. These districts collectively serve 2,890 students.

Norfolk's community shows 59% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $197,379. The poverty rate in the area is 2.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (3) Elementary (2) Middle (1)
Filter by Type: All Types (3) Public (3)
Filter by Rating: All Ratings (3) Academics (3) Growth (2) Diversity (2) Resources (3)
Filter by ZIP: 02056 (3)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
H Olive Day
489 students · Pre-K–2nd 		7.1
2
Freeman-kennedy School
552 students · 3rd–6th 		6.9

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
King Philip Middle School
707 students · 7th–8th 		6.6

Schools in Norfolk

Norfolk, Massachusetts · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$197,379

Median Home Value

$694,300

Median Rent

$1,791/mo

Population

11,556

College Educated

59%

Homeownership

95%

Avg Commute

39 min

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Community Profile

Norfolk has a median household income of $197,379. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $694,300, with a median rent of $1,791/month. The local poverty rate of 2.1% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 39 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Massachusetts
Elementary
2
Middle
1

Resources

🔍 Google "Norfolk schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Norfolk 📊 Niche Norfolk Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools
School Districts (2)

King Philip

2 schools · 1,849 students

Norfolk

2 schools · 1,041 students

Nearby Cities

Wrentham (3 schools)
3 mi
Millis (5 schools)
3 mi
Medfield (6 schools)
5 mi
Walpole (7 schools)
4 mi
Mills (1 school)
6 mi
Franklin (12 schools)
5 mi
East Walpole (5 schools)
5 mi
Medway (4 schools)
5 mi
Foxboro (2 schools)
5 mi
Foxborough (6 schools)
6 mi
Plainville (3 schools)
7 mi
Dover (4 schools)
8 mi
North Attleborough (8 schools)
9 mi
North Attleboro (1 school)
9 mi
Holliston (4 schools)
8 mi

Other Major Cities in Massachusetts

Top metros statewide by school count.

Springfield 84 schools Worcester 59 schools Dorchester 35 schools Lowell 35 schools Lawrence 33 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Norfolk, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

Norfolk has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Norfolk is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Norfolk on MySchoolScout is Freeman-kennedy School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Norfolk on MySchoolScout is Freeman-kennedy School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in Norfolk on MySchoolScout is King Philip Middle School with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Norfolk, Massachusetts?

Norfolk is served by 2 school districts: King Philip, Norfolk.

What is the education level in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 59% of adults in Norfolk have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Norfolk is approximately $197,379 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Norfolk is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Norfolk, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.