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4 schools in Nantucket

Massachusetts · 1,719 students · 1 city

Of all public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, 4 sit under Nantucket, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,719 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Nantucket

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,719
+100 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
40%
was 54%
% Hispanic
44%
was 31%
% Black
9%
was 11%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Nantucket HighNantucketHigh09-12596
Nantucket ElementaryNantucketElementaryPK-02399
Nantucket Intermediate SchoolNantucketElementary03-05366
Cyrus PeirceNantucketMiddle06-08358

About Nantucket

Nantucket is a compact Massachusetts school district running 4 campuses with combined enrollment near 1,719.

In terms of grade levels, Nantucket comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 430 in this district, below the Massachusetts typical of 501.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,719 students, climbed 6% from the 1,619 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 54% to 40%.

On this page, the community for Nantucket discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Nantucket?
Nantucket operates 4 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 1,719 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Nantucket?
Nantucket includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Nantucket?
Nantucket High is the largest public school in Nantucket by enrollment, with approximately 596 students.
What grade levels does Nantucket serve?
Nantucket schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.