For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,453 students in Danvers, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Danvers, MA are Willis E Thorpe, Great Oak and Ivan G Smith. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danvers, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Danvers have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Danvers, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willis E Thorpe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Avon Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Great Oak
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Pickering Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2533
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2533
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Ivan G Smith
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Lobao Drive
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1350
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1350
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Highlands
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Hobart Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5011
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5011
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Riverside
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Liberty Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Holten Richmond Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Conant Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-8590
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Danvers, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Danvers, MA include Willis E Thorpe, Great Oak and Ivan G Smith.
How many public elementary schools are located in Danvers?
6 public elementary schools are located in Danvers.
What is the racial composition of students in Danvers?
Danvers public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Danvers are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Danvers include: Riverside vs. Willis E Thorpe, Willis E Thorpe vs. Riverside, Great Oak vs. Ivan G Smith
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