Rank
285
C-
Nahant
1 school · 1 elementary school · Nahant
Nahant is a small coastal town located about 15 miles north of Boston, situated on a peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean. The town is known for its scenic oceanside character and serves students through elementary school only, with secondary students attending schools in neighboring Lynn. With single-family assessed values around $1 million and per capita income of approximately $79,000, Nahant maintains a solidly middle-class residential community. The town's maritime heritage and natural beauty, including several conservation areas and beaches, define its character as a predominantly residential enclave.
Avg MCAS ELA
47%
#174 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
20%
#304 of 326
Avg SAT
—
Attendance
93.7%
#204 of 328
Graduation Rate
—
AP Pass Rate
—
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,912
#129 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$85,848
#215 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 47% | 20% | — | 494 | 15 |
| Grade 4 | 40% | 36% | — | 494 | 25 |
| Grade 5 | 23% | 23% | 58% | 491 | 13 |
| Grade 6 | 65% | 59% | — | 500 | 17 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 84%
Asian: 1.1%
Hispanic: 9.1%
Black: 1.1%
Multi-Race: 4.6%
Female: 44.6%Male: 55.4%
Elementary Schools in Nahant
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
742
C
Johnson
ELA
47%
Math
20%
Attend.
93.7%
Class
16
742
C
Johnson
47%
20%
93.7%
16
District Operations
Attendance
#204 of 328Attendance Rate93.7%
Avg Days Absent11
Chronically Absent (10%+)16.4%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.8%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#129 of 325In-District Per Pupil$22,406
Total Per Pupil$22,912
Total FTE Students271
Teacher Salaries
#215 of 325Average Salary$85,848
Teacher FTE Count11
Salary vs. Town Income1.1x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.1x the town's per capita income ($79,167). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#102 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners0%
Students w/ Disabilities23.7%
Total Students169
Staffing & Retention
#289 of 327Teacher Retention73.3%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers15
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Nahant
Avg Assessed Value
$1,073,865
#30 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,654
Income Per Capita
$79,167
#45 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#76
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate0.9%
Tax as % of Income12.19%(typical)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average.
New Growth
$9.7M+0.8% levy growth(typical)
Residential$9.4M
Commercial/Industrial$220K
Residential Share97.72%(mostly homes)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.3% (2.5% base + 0.8% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (97.72%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$540K2.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $19.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 125(45.5%)
Vocational: 11(4.0%)
Charter: 10(3.6%)
Private: 32(11.6%)
Total: 275