Schools in West Barnstable, MA
Public schools, Cape Cod Academy, and educational resources for West Barnstable families.
Public Schools
Barnstable High School
Grades 9–12 · ~2,100 students
The largest high school on Cape Cod, serving all Barnstable villages including West Barnstable. 200+ courses, AP programs, vocational training, and 30+ sports teams.
Barnstable Intermediate School
Grades 6–8 · ~1,200 students
Serves students from across Barnstable for grades 6–8 with strong academic, STEM, arts, and athletics programs.
West Villages Elementary
Grades K–5 · ~420 students
Consistently strong academic performance and high parent satisfaction ratings, serving students from the western Barnstable villages including West Barnstable.
Barnstable United Elementary
Grades K–5 · ~380 students
Serves students from West Barnstable and surrounding areas with strong reading and math programs and excellent community involvement.
Private & Charter Schools
Cape Cod Academy
Grades PK–12
$18,000–$24,000/yr
The premier independent school on Cape Cod — located just minutes from West Barnstable. Rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, small class sizes, and exceptional arts and athletics programs.
St. Francis Xavier Preparatory School
Grades 9–12
$14,500/yr
A Catholic college-preparatory high school with strong academics, values-based education, and a tight-knit community.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Grades K–8
Free (public charter)
A public charter school with project-based learning and a strong focus on environmental science and community engagement.
Data Disclaimer
School grades and enrollment figures are sourced from Niche.com and reflect data available at the time of publication. Enrollment numbers, school grades, boundaries, and district structure are subject to change. This information is provided for general reference only and should be independently verified through the Barnstable Public Schools district (barnstable.k12.ma.us) or the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (dese.ma.gov) before making any decisions based on school assignments or performance data.
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