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Best Schools in Orleans, MA
Orleans, MA has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,070 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Orleans exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orleans, MA
The top high schools in Orleans, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nauset Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauset • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orleans, MA
The top middle schools in Orleans, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nauset Regional Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauset • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orleans, MA
The top elementary schools in Orleans, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orleans Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 145 Students
2. Eastham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
3. Eddy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 201 Students
4. Stony Brook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orleans, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orleans, MA has a total population of 6,106 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orleans, 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 Orleans, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orleans, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orleans, 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 Orleans, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orleans, MA
How many schools are in Orleans, MA?
Orleans, MA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,070 students in total.
How do schools in Orleans perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Orleans score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Orleans exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orleans?
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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Every school in Orleans
2 of 2 schools in Orleans carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Orleans. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.