For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 971 students in Manchester, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 683 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Manchester, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Manchester, MA are Manchester Essex Regional High School, Manchester Memorial Elementary School and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Manchester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Essex Regional High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-1908
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-1908
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Manchester, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Manchester, MA include Manchester Essex Regional High School, Manchester Memorial Elementary School and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester?
3 public schools are located in Manchester.
What percentage of students in Manchester go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Manchester are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester 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).
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