For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,502 students in Beverly, MA (there are , serving 1,899 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Beverly, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Beverly, MA are North Beverly Elementary School, Ayers/ryal Side School and Beverly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beverly, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Beverly have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Beverly, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Putnam Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Ayers/ryal Side School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Woodland Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Grades: K-4
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Beverly High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Hull Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Eisenhower Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Grades: K-4
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Hannah Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41r Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Beverly Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Grades: 5-8
| 1,356 students
Beverly, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6110
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beverly, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Beverly, MA include North Beverly Elementary School, Ayers/ryal Side School and Beverly High School.
How many public schools are located in Beverly?
8 public schools are located in Beverly.
What percentage of students in Beverly go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Beverly are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beverly?
Beverly public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Beverly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beverly include: Ayers/ryal Side School vs. Cove Elementary School, Cove Elementary School vs. Ayers/ryal Side School, Cove Elementary School vs. Hannah Elementary School
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