For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,923 students in Gloucester, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gloucester, MA are Plum Cove School, East Gloucester Elementary School and West Parish. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gloucester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gloucester, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plum Cove School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Hickory Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-3030
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-3030
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
East Gloucester Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Davis St Ext
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
West Parish
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Concord Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9835
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9835
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Beeman Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9825
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9825
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Gloucester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2 Blackburn Dr
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gloucester, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gloucester, MA include Plum Cove School, East Gloucester Elementary School and West Parish.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gloucester, MA?
6 public elementary schools are located in Gloucester, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester, MA?
Gloucester, MA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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