For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,516 students in Somerset, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Somerset, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Somerset, MA are Somerset Berkley Regional High School, South and Chace Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somerset, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset Berkley Regional High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3115
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3115
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Read Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3180
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3180
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Chace Street
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
538 Chace Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3160
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3160
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Whetstone Hill Road
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3170
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1141 Brayton Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3140
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Somerset, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Somerset, MA include Somerset Berkley Regional High School, South and Chace Street.
How many public schools are located in Somerset?
5 public schools are located in Somerset.
What percentage of students in Somerset go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Somerset are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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