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5 schools in Norwell

Massachusetts · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Norwell, Massachusetts total 5, collectively serving roughly 3,251 students (an average of about 650 per school).

4-year change in Norwell

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,251
+60 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,251
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Grace Farrar ColeElementaryPK-05528
Norwell HighHigh09-12601
Norwell Middle SchoolMiddle06-08509
South Shore Charter Public SchoolCombinedKG-121,057
William G VinalElementaryPK-05556

About Norwell

Norwell is a low-population Massachusetts city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 3,251 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Norwell is around 650 students, 30% higher than the Massachusetts average of about 501.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 3,191 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,251 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Norwell discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Norwell?
Norwell, Massachusetts has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,251 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Norwell?
Norwell has 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Norwell?
South Shore Charter Public School is the largest public school in Norwell by enrollment, with approximately 1,057 students.
What school districts serve Norwell?
Norwell is served by 2 public school districts, including South Shore Charter Public, Norwell.
What grade levels do public schools in Norwell cover?
Public schools in Norwell serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Norwell?
1 of the 5 public schools in Norwell are charter schools.