Best Essex Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in Essex, MA.

The top-ranked public school in Essex, MA is Essex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Essex, MA public school have an score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Essex have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Essex, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Essex Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Top 50%

12 Story Street
Essex, MA 01929
(978) 768-7324

Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Essex, MA?

The top-ranked public schools in Essex, MA include Essex Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Essex?

1 public schools are located in Essex.

What is the racial composition of students in Essex?

Essex public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).