For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,793 students in Amesbury, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 185 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Amesbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amesbury, MA are Amesbury High School, Shay Elementary School and Amesbury Innovation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amesbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Amesbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amesbury, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amesbury High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Highland Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Shay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
193r Lions Mouth Road
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Gr: PK-2 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Amesbury Innovation High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Charles C Cashman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
193 Lions Mouth Road
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4407
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4407
Gr: 3-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Amesbury Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Main Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Amesbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amesbury, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Amesbury, MA include Amesbury High School, Shay Elementary School and Amesbury Innovation High School.
How many public schools are located in Amesbury?
5 public schools are located in Amesbury.
What percentage of students in Amesbury go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Amesbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amesbury?
Amesbury public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amesbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Amesbury include: Amesbury Innovation High School vs. Amesbury High School, Amesbury High School vs. Amesbury Innovation High School
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