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6 schools in Scituate

Massachusetts · Public K-12

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).

7-year change in Scituate

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,744
-240 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cushing ElementaryElementaryKG-05352
Gates Middle SchoolMiddle06-08639
Hatherly ElementaryElementaryKG-05263
Jenkins Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05341
Scituate High SchoolHigh09-12725
Wampatuck ElementaryElementaryPK-05424

About Scituate

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Scituate, Massachusetts?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Scituate, with a combined enrollment of about 2,744.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Scituate?
Scituate has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Scituate?
Scituate High School is the largest public school in Scituate by enrollment, with approximately 725 students.
What school districts serve Scituate?
Scituate public schools are operated by Scituate.
What grade levels do public schools in Scituate cover?
Public schools in Scituate serve students from pre-K through grade 12.