For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,755 students in Duxbury, MA (there are , serving 163 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Duxbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Duxbury, MA are Duxbury High School, Alden School and Duxbury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duxbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Duxbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Duxbury, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duxbury High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7650
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 862 students
Rank: #22.
Alden School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Grades: 3-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Duxbury Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
93 Chandler Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7680
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7680
Grades: PK-2
| 649 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Duxbury, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Duxbury, MA include Duxbury High School, Alden School and Duxbury Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Duxbury?
4 public schools are located in Duxbury.
What percentage of students in Duxbury go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Duxbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Duxbury?
Duxbury public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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