Nantucket Elementary

Nantucket Elementary serves 397 students in pre-kindergarten through second grade on the picturesque island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. This highly-rated public elementary school boasts an impressive 9.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranks 30th among the state's 1,796 schools, placing it in the 98th percentile statewide. The school provides an intimate learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1, supported by 42 full-time equivalent teachers.

This low ratio allows for personalized attention during these crucial early learning years when students are developing fundamental academic and social skills. Located at 30 Surfside Road, Nantucket Elementary serves families in one of Massachusetts' most affluent communities. The surrounding 02554 ZIP code reflects the island's prosperity, with a median household income of $136,887 and median home values reaching $1,261,600.

The community is highly educated, with 58% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 4.3% among its 13,861 residents. The school sits in the heart of this unique island town setting, where families enjoy the distinctive character and close-knit community feel that only Nantucket can provide.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Nantucket Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.