For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,797 students in Amesbury, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 322 private students). 85% 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, Amesbury 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 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amesbury, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amesbury High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Highland Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Amesbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 South Hampton Road
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Grades: PK-4
| 317 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Charles C Cashman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
Amesbury Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Main Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Grades: 5-8
| 615 students
Amesbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
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, Amesbury Elementary School and Amesbury Innovation High School.
How many public schools are located in Amesbury, MA?
5 public schools are located in Amesbury, MA.
What percentage of students in Amesbury, MA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Amesbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amesbury, MA?
Amesbury, MA public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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