For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,168 students in Fairhaven, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairhaven, MA are Leroy Wood, East Fairhaven and Hastings Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairhaven, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairhaven have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairhaven, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leroy Wood
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Sconticut Neck Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4073
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4073
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
East Fairhaven
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 New Boston Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4058
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 School Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4063
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4063
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
347 Main Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4055
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4055
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
100 Pleasant St
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4075
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4075
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairhaven, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairhaven, MA include Leroy Wood, East Fairhaven and Hastings Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairhaven?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fairhaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairhaven?
Fairhaven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fairhaven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fairhaven include: East Fairhaven vs. Leroy Wood, Leroy Wood vs. East Fairhaven
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