For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,468 students in Sharon, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 461 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sharon, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Sharon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked public schools in Sharon, MA are Sharon High School, Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharon, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sharon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sharon, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
181 Pond Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Wilshire Dr
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Cottage Street
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Cottage Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1580
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1580
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Sharon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1560
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sharon, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sharon, MA include Sharon High School, Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School. Sharon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Sharon?
6 public schools are located in Sharon.
What percentage of students in Sharon go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sharon are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sharon?
Sharon public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sharon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sharon include: Cottage Street vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Heights Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Cottage Street
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