For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,031 students in Manchester, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 492 private students). 68% 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 63% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manchester, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Essex Regional High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
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, MA?
3 public schools are located in Manchester, MA.
What percentage of students in Manchester, MA go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Manchester, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester, MA?
Manchester, MA public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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