For the 2024 school year, there are 61 public middle schools serving 35,734 students in Essex County, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, MA are Miles River Middle School, Marblehead Veterans Middle School and Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miles River Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0362
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0362
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3120
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3120
Grades: 7-8
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Wood Hill Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Cross Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Lynnfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Main Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5810
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5810
Grades: 5-8
| 693 students
Rank: #66.
Andover West Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 530 students
Rank: #77.
Doherty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Masconomet Regional Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Endicott Rd
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 887-2323
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 887-2323
Grades: 7-8
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Grades: K-8
| 288 students
Rank: #1010.
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #1111.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1212.
Swampscott Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Grades: 5-8
| 682 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Greenleaf Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Teach
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Grades: 1-11
| 27 students
Rank: #1515.
Ipswich Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #1616.
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1717.
Community Day Charter Public School - R. Kingman Webster
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1818.
Salem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Grades: 6-12
| 495 students
Rank: #1919.
North Andover Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1870
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #2020.
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Hampshire Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #2121.
Marblehead Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17 Lime Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0777
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0777
Grades: 4-8
| 225 students
Rank: #2222.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Winter Street
Georgetown, MA 01833
(978) 352-5790
Georgetown, MA 01833
(978) 352-5790
Grades: 7-8
| 203 students
Rank: #2323.
Salem Prep High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2424.
Marsh Grammar School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Pelham Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Grades: K-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #2525.
Pentucket Regional Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
Grades: 7-8
| 329 students
Rank: #2626.
Triton Regional Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 463-5845
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 463-5845
Grades: 7-8
| 337 students
Rank: #2727.
Rockport Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Jerdens Lane
Rockport, MA 01966
(978) 546-1250
Rockport, MA 01966
(978) 546-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Amesbury Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Main Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Grades: 5-8
| 615 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Beverly Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Grades: 5-8
| 1,427 students
Rank: #3030.
Comprehensive Grammar School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Grades: PK-8
| 948 students
Rank: #3131.
Kipp Lynn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Grades: K-12
| 1,614 students
Rank: #3232.
Saltonstall School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #3333.
J Henry Higgins Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
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: #3434.
Holten Richmond Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Conant Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #3535.
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
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Essex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
150 Arlington St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Grades: 2-4
| 339 students
22-28 Richard Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Grades: 1-5
| 157 students
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Grades: PK
| 110 students
551 Washington St.
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-3465
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-3465
Grades: PK-K
| 116 students
Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
70 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1677
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1677
Grades: PK-K
| 284 students
45 Fountain Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3464
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3464
Grades: K-2
| 116 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
480 So. Main St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-5787
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-5787
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
40 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Grades: PK-K
| 173 students
351 South Main St.
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3469
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3469
Grades: PK
| 61 students
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 469-8735
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 469-8735
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
25 Talbot Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
3 Brook Rd
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3195
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3195
Grades: K
| 71 students
90 Commercial Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-3301
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
50 Elm Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3185
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3185
Grades: K-1
| 138 students
Environmental School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Central Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
201r Winter/e Denver
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
33 No Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
50 Cross Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Grades: K
| 135 students
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2 Blackburn Dr
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Grades: K
| 79 students
400 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Grades: 1-8
| 124 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
60 Allen St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Grades: 7-8
| 222 students
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Grades: K-4
| 111 students
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
97 Oxford Avenue
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3466
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3466
Grades: PK-2
| 55 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, MA include Miles River Middle School, Marblehead Veterans Middle School and Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii).
How many public middle schools are located in Essex County, MA?
61 public middle schools are located in Essex County, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County, MA?
Essex County, MA public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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