For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,217 students in Danvers, MA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,774 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Danvers, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Danvers, MA are Willis E Thorpe, Great Oak and Danvers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danvers, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Danvers 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 Danvers, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willis E Thorpe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Avon Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Great Oak
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Pickering Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2533
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2533
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Danvers High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Cabot Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-8925
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-8925
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Ivan G Smith
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Lobao Drive
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1350
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1350
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Highlands
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Hobart Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5011
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5011
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Liberty Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Holten Richmond Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Conant Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Danvers, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Danvers, MA include Willis E Thorpe, Great Oak and Danvers High School.
How many public schools are located in Danvers, MA?
7 public schools are located in Danvers, MA.
What percentage of students in Danvers, MA go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Danvers, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Danvers, MA?
Danvers, 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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