Top Rankings
Nahant School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 163 students in Nahant School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Nahant School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,824 Schools
# Students
163 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nahant School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.66
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
87%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,877 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,497 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,877
$23,855
Spending / Student
$31,497
$24,613
Best Nahant School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 Castle Road
Nahant, MA 01908
(781) 581-1600
Nahant, MA 01908
(781) 581-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nahant School District?
Nahant School District manages 1 public schools serving 163 students.
What is the rank of Nahant School District?
Nahant School District is ranked #146 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nahant School District?
87% of Nahant School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nahant School District?
Nahant School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Nahant School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,497 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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