For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,604 students in 01938, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 01938, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01938, MA are Ipswich High School, Ipswich Middle School and Winthrop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01938 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01938, MA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01938, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ipswich High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Ipswich Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Winthrop
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Paul F Doyon Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01938, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01938, MA include Ipswich High School, Ipswich Middle School and Winthrop.
How many public schools are located in 01938?
4 public schools are located in 01938.
What percentage of students in 01938 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 01938 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01938?
01938 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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