Total enrollment
2,744
-240 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Parents in Scituate have 6 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 2,744 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 352 |
| Gates Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 639 |
| Hatherly Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 263 |
| Jenkins Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 341 |
| Scituate High School | High | 09-12 | 725 |
| Wampatuck Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 424 |
Public education in Scituate, Massachusetts runs across 6 schools that instructs roughly 2,744 students. By footprint, Scituate sits in the average-sized bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 8%: 2,984 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,744 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Scituate discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.