Best 01923 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,238 students in 01923, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,801 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 01923, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01923, MA are Willis E Thorpe, Great Oak and Ivan G Smith. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01923 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01923, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01923, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willis E Thorpe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Avon Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Great Oak
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
76 Pickering Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2533
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Ivan G Smith
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Lobao Drive
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1350
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Danvers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Cabot Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-8925
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Highlands
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
190 Hobart Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5011
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Riverside
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Liberty Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Holten Richmond Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Conant Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 01923, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01923, MA include Willis E Thorpe, Great Oak and Ivan G Smith.
How many public schools are located in 01923?
7 public schools are located in 01923.
What percentage of students in 01923 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 01923 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01923?
01923 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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