Top Rankings
Nantucket School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,683 students in Nantucket School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51爆料s in Nantucket School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
1,683 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Nantucket School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
730 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
25%
# Black Students
143 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
701 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
42%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
107
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,708 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,801 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,708
$23,714
Spending / Student
$28,801
$24,468
Best Nantucket School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nantucket High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7280
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7280
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Cyrus Peirce
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7283
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7283
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Nantucket Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7285
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7285
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7290
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7290
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nantucket School District?
Nantucket School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,683 students.
What is the rank of Nantucket School District?
Nantucket School District is ranked #311 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nantucket School District?
43% of Nantucket School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nantucket School District?
Nantucket School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Nantucket School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,801 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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