For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,685 students in Plymouth County, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Plymouth County, MA are Rising Tide Charter Public School, South Shore Charter Public School and New Heights Charter School Of Brockton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Plymouth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Tide Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Armstrong Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-2620
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-2620
Gr: 5-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
South Shore Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Gr: K-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
New Heights Charter School Of Brockton
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1690 Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 857-4633
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 857-4633
Gr: 6-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Map Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Resnik Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-9500
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Plymouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Gr: 9-11 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Plymouth County, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Plymouth County, MA include Rising Tide Charter Public School, South Shore Charter Public School and New Heights Charter School Of Brockton.
How many public charter schools are located in Plymouth County?
4 public charter schools are located in Plymouth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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