For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 583 students in Manchester, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, MA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Manchester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, MA include Manchester Memorial Elementary School and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manchester?
2 public elementary schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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