For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,357 students in Buzzards Bay, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Buzzards Bay, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA are Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, Bourne High School and Bournedale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buzzards Bay, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Buzzards Bay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buzzards Bay, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bourne High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Bournedale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Ernest Valerie Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Bourne Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
77 Waterhouse Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Bourne Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Trowbridge Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Gr: 3-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA include Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, Bourne High School and Bournedale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buzzards Bay?
5 public schools are located in Buzzards Bay.
What percentage of students in Buzzards Bay go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Buzzards Bay are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buzzards Bay?
Buzzards Bay public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Buzzards Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Buzzards Bay include: Bourne High School vs. Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.