Quincy School District
School District · Quincy, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Quincy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Quincy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wollaston School
Quincy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Quincy High
Quincy · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Montclair
Quincy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#166 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,369
$1,002 vs Massachusetts median
District size
9,695 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Quincy ranks #166 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Quincy's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wollaston School (8.6/10), North Quincy High (7.3/10), and Montclair (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Quincy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wollaston School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | North Quincy High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Montclair | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Central Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Merrymount | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Francis W Parker | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Atlantic Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Charles a Bernazzani Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Quincy High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | South West Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Quincy
Quincy is a Quincy, Massachusetts school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 9,695 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $20,369 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Quincy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wollaston School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Quincy students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Quincy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Quincy with test data.
Schools in Quincy
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Quincy
- Total Enrollment
- 9,695
- Teachers (FTE)
- 758
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Quincy?
Quincy has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Quincy?
The average composite rating for Quincy is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Quincy?
Quincy spends $20,369 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Quincy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Quincy is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Quincy?
Wollaston School is the highest-rated school in Quincy with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Quincy?
Across schools in Quincy with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Quincy compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Quincy has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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Compare Quincy with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
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.
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