Among the many ethnicities represented in Nantucket County schools, the most prevalent ethnic group among students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year was Hispanic, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Of the 1,719 pupils attending Nantucket County schools, 44% were Hispanic. White students made up the second largest ethnic group, representing 39.6% of the Nantucket County student body.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students were also the most common group in Nantucket County schools, representing 43.3% of the student body.
Nantucket High School had the most diverse student body in the county, which included African American, Asian, Hispanic, white, Native American, and multiracial.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased by 2.1% compared to the previous school year.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachussetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Peirce School | Hispanic | 45.3% | 358 |
| Nantucket Elementary School | Hispanic | 48.9% | 399 |
| Nantucket High School | White | 43.8% | 596 |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | Hispanic | 44.5% | 366 |
