For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,042 students in 02540, MA (there are , serving 177 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 02540, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02540, MA are Falmouth High School, Morse Pond School and Lawrence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02540 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02540, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02540, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falmouth High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Morse Pond School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Jones Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-7300
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-7300
Grades: 5-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Grades: 7-8
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Mullen-hall
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Katherine Lee Bates Rd
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0220
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0220
Grades: K-4
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02540, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02540, MA include Falmouth High School, Morse Pond School and Lawrence.
How many public schools are located in 02540?
4 public schools are located in 02540.
What percentage of students in 02540 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 02540 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02540?
02540 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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