For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,077 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sturgis Charter 51±¬ÁÏ and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Barnstable County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter 51±¬ÁÏ
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Barnstable County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Gr: K-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Gr: 5-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Gr: 4-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Gr: 5-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Gr: 3-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Gr: 1-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Gr: 3-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Gr: K-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Gr: 4-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Gr: 3-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Gr: K-2 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sturgis Charter 51±¬ÁÏ and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Barnstable County?
2 public charter schools are located in Barnstable County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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