Below Average
#1431 of 1,793 schools in MA
Provincetown Schools
Elementary School · Provincetown
12 Winslow Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
Enrollment
137
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
137
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,431 of 1,793
School environment
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Provincetown Schools
Elementary School in Provincetown · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Provincetown Schools
Provincetown Schools is a public elementary school in Provincetown, MA, part of Provincetown. Provincetown Schools serves approximately 137 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Provincetown Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Provincetown Schools show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 137 students, Provincetown Schools is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Provincetown Schools sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
33% of students at Provincetown Schools were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Provincetown Schools — Students at Provincetown Schools score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 105 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.
How Provincetown Schools Compares
See how Provincetown Schools performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
12 Winslow Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Provincetown Schools may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Truro Central (rated 8.7/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Truro), which scores notably higher. Another option is Orleans Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 21.2 miles away, in nearby Orleans), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Station Avenue Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 25.7 miles away, in nearby South Yarmouth), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Provincetown, see our Provincetown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 25.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Truro Central Truro | 6.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Wellfleet Elementary Wellfleet | 11.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Nauset Regional High North Eastham | 17.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Eastham Elementary Eastham | 18.3 mi | 7.8 |
| LATHAM SCHOOL Brewster | 21.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Eddy Elementary Brewster | 21.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Stony Brook Elementary Brewster | 21.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Orleans Elementary Orleans | 21.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Nauset Regional Middle Orleans | 21.2 mi | 6.0 |
| THE LAUREL SCHOOL Brewster | 23.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical Harwich | 24.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School South Yarmouth | 25.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School South Yarmouth | 25.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Station Avenue Elementary South Yarmouth | 25.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High South Yarmouth | 25.9 mi | 5.7 |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Barnstable | 25.8 mi | 6.6 |
| West Barnstable Elementary West Barnstable | 25.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School East Harwich | 25.0 mi | 5.1 |
| ST PIUS X SCHOOL South Yarmouth | 26.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Monomoy Regional High School Harwich | 25.8 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02657 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,500
Median Home Value
$769,500
Median Rent
$1,306/mo
Population
3,681
College Educated
61.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
56.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Provincetown Schools
What grades does Provincetown Schools serve?
Provincetown Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Provincetown Schools?
Provincetown Schools has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provincetown Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Provincetown Schools is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Provincetown Schools rank in MA?
Provincetown Schools ranks #1,431 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Provincetown Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Provincetown Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Provincetown Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Provincetown Schools has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Provincetown Schools a charter school?
No, Provincetown Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Provincetown Schools a Title I school?
No, Provincetown Schools is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (508) 487-5000
Resources & Links
District
Provincetown- District Enrollment
- 137
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $55,958
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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