For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,881 students in 01960, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,648 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 01960, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01960, MA are John E Burke, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and John E. Mccarthy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01960 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01960, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01960, MA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John E Burke
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
127 Birch Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5400
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5400
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John E. Mccarthy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Memorial
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Bow Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
South Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Maple St Ext
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
J Henry Higgins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Perkins Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,393 students
Rank: #77.
Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Irving Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5475
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5475
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Captain Samuel Brown
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lynn Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
William A Welch Sr
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Swampscott Avenue
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5775
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5775
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Carroll
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northend Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4200
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4200
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
01960, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Grades: PK
| 110 students
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01960, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01960, MA include John E Burke, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and John E. Mccarthy.
How many public schools are located in 01960, MA?
11 public schools are located in 01960, MA.
What percentage of students in 01960, MA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 01960, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01960, MA?
01960, MA public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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