For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,158 students in Rockland, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 520 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Rockland, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rockland, MA are Rockland Senior High School, Phelps Elementary School and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockland, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockland Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Mackinlay Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-0541
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-0541
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8585
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-8585
Gr: 1-4 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 Summer Street
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-8336
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-8336
Gr: PK-K | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
John W Rogers Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Taunton Avenue
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-4341
Gr: 5-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockland, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockland, MA include Rockland Senior High School, Phelps Elementary School and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center.
How many public schools are located in Rockland?
4 public schools are located in Rockland.
What percentage of students in Rockland go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Rockland are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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