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Best Schools in Wareham, Massachusetts

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
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Choosing a school in Wareham?

Use this page to compare every school in Wareham by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Wareham Elementary School

8.2/10

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

Wareham Middle

6.9/10

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

Wareham Senior High

6.6/10

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

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Wareham for 2026 are Wareham Elementary School (8.2/10), Wareham Middle (6.9/10), and Wareham Senior High (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$422,500

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Wareham

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Wareham Elementary School 8.2 / 10
2 Wareham Middle 6.9 / 10
3 Wareham Senior High 6.6 / 10
4 Wareham Cooperative Alternative School 4.5 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.5/10

25% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$87,302

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$422,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
32%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
25 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
80%

Of occupied housing units

How Wareham compares

Massachusetts rank

#109 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$87k

77% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Wareham, Massachusetts

Wareham, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Wareham 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 Wareham is Wareham Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Wareham is served by 1 school district: Wareham. These districts collectively serve 1,950 students.

Wareham's community shows 32% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $87,302. The poverty rate in the area is 4.2%.

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 ZIP: 02571 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 933 students · Pre-K–4th 8.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 404 students · 5th–7th 6.9

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 583 students · 8th–12th 6.6
2 30 students · 9th–12th 4.5

Schools in Wareham

Wareham, Massachusetts · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$87,302

Median Home Value

$422,500

Median Rent

$1,427/mo

Population

10,538

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

80%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Community Profile

Wareham has a median household income of $87,302. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $422,500, with a median rent of $1,427/month. The local poverty rate of 4.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Wareham, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Wareham, Massachusetts?

Wareham has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Wareham, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wareham is 6.5 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 Wareham, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Wareham on MySchoolScout is Wareham Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Wareham, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Wareham on MySchoolScout is Wareham Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Wareham, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in Wareham on MySchoolScout is Wareham Middle with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in Wareham, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked high school in Wareham on MySchoolScout is Wareham Senior High with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Wareham, Massachusetts?

Wareham is served by 1 school district: Wareham.

What is the education level in Wareham, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 32% of adults in Wareham have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Wareham, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Wareham is approximately $87,302 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wareham is 11.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wareham, 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.