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2 schools in Orleans

Massachusetts · Public K-12

Public-school families in Orleans pick from 2 campuses serving the city's roughly 604 K-12 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Orleans

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
604
-171 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 86%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Nauset Regional MiddleMiddle06-08455
Orleans ElementaryElementaryKG-05149

About Orleans

Public education in Orleans, Massachusetts runs across 2 schools that hosts roughly 604 students. By footprint, Orleans sits in the compact bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 302, meaningfully below the state mean of about 501.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 604 students, declined 22% from the 775 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 86% to 80% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Orleans discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Orleans, Massachusetts?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Orleans, with a combined enrollment of about 604.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Orleans?
Orleans has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Orleans?
Nauset Regional Middle is the largest public school in Orleans by enrollment, with approximately 455 students.
What school districts serve Orleans?
Orleans is served by 2 public school districts, including Orleans, Nauset.
What grade levels do public schools in Orleans cover?
Public schools in Orleans serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.