For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,235 students in Hanover, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 122 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hanover, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hanover, MA are Hanover High School, South Shore Vocational Technical High School and Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hanover, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
287 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Shore Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Webster Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Gr: 2-4 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Gr: 5-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Gr: PK-1 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hanover, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hanover, MA include Hanover High School, South Shore Vocational Technical High School and Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
5 public schools are located in Hanover.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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