Best Schools in Barnstable, MA
Barnstable, MA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,203 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Barnstable don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barnstable, MA
The top high schools in Barnstable, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mashpee Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mashpee • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 655 Students
2. Dennis-yarmouth Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 888 Students
3. Barnstable High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnstable • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1763 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barnstable, MA
The top middle schools in Barnstable, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dennis-yarmouth Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 454 Students
2. Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 476 Students
3. Barnstable Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnstable • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 651 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barnstable, MA
The top elementary schools in Barnstable, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnstable • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 247 Students
2. Quashnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mashpee • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 398 Students
3. Marguerite E Small Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 282 Students
4. West Barnstable Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnstable • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 264 Students
5. Barnstable United Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnstable • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 735 Students
6. Kenneth Coombs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mashpee • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barnstable, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barnstable, MA has a total population of 2,182 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barnstable, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barnstable, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barnstable, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barnstable, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Barnstable, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barnstable, MA
How many schools are in Barnstable, MA?
Barnstable, MA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,203 students in total.
How do schools in Barnstable perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Barnstable score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Barnstable don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barnstable?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Barnstable
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.