For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,607 students in 02043, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02043, MA are Plymouth River, South Elementary School and Wm L Foster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02043 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02043, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02043, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plymouth River
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 High Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
831 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wm L Foster Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hingham Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1103 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02043, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02043, MA include Plymouth River, South Elementary School and Wm L Foster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02043?
5 public elementary schools are located in 02043.
What is the racial composition of students in 02043?
02043 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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