For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,769 students in Quincy, MA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,299 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Quincy, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Quincy, MA are North Quincy High School, Wollaston School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Quincy, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Quincy High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8744
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8744
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Wollaston School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8791
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8791
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Montclair
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Belmont Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8708
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8708
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Furnace Brook
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8713
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8713
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Squantum
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Huckins Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8706
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8706
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Merrymount
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 Agawam Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8762
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8762
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Quincy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Beechwood Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Fenno Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8781
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8781
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Francis W Parker
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 Billings Rd
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8710
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8710
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Hollis Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Clifford H Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Moody St Ext
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8721
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8721
Gr: K-4 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Atherton Hough
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1084 Sea Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8797
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8797
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln-hancock Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8715
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8715
Gr: K-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Point Webster Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Lancaster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Broad Meadows Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Calvin Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
South West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Gr: 5-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Snug Harbor Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
180 Old Colony Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Quincy, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Quincy, MA include North Quincy High School, Wollaston School and Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Quincy?
19 public schools are located in Quincy.
What percentage of students in Quincy go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Quincy are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Quincy include: North Quincy High School vs. Quincy High School, Quincy High School vs. North Quincy High School, Atlantic Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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