For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 922 students in Hanson, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Hanson, MA are Indian Head and Hanson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanson, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hanson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hanson, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Head
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Indian Head Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7065
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7065
Gr: K-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Liberty Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7575
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7575
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hanson, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
38 School Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Gr: PK-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanson, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Hanson, MA include Indian Head and Hanson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hanson?
2 public schools are located in Hanson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson?
Hanson public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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