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Nahant School District

290 Castle Road
Nahant, MA 01908
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 149 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,837 Schools
# Students
149 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nahant School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#145 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
55%
42%
45-49%
44%
60-79%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
25%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
85%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,872 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,456 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,872
$23,845
Spending / Student
$34,456
$24,602

Best Nahant School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 Castle Road
Nahant, MA 01908
(781) 581-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nahant School District?
Nahant School District manages 1 public schools serving 149 students.
What is the rank of Nahant School District?
Nahant School District is ranked #148 out of 393 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?
85% of Nahant School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, 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 $34,456 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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