For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,623 students in South Weymouth, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 369 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in South Weymouth, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Weymouth, MA are Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, Thomas V Nash and Ralph Talbot. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Weymouth, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Weymouth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Weymouth, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Union Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-2122
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-2122
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Thomas V Nash
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 Front Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 340-2506
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 340-2506
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Ralph Talbot
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
277 Ralph Talbot Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-7250
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-7250
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Weymouth High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Way
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 337-7500
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 337-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Weymouth, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in South Weymouth, MA include Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, Thomas V Nash and Ralph Talbot.
How many public schools are located in South Weymouth?
4 public schools are located in South Weymouth.
What percentage of students in South Weymouth go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in South Weymouth are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Weymouth?
South Weymouth public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Weymouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Weymouth include: Ralph Talbot vs. Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School vs. Ralph Talbot
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