For the 2026 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 Public School 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 39% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
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 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 Public School 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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