For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,450 students in Newburyport, MA (there are , serving 340 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Newburyport, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newburyport, MA are Newburyport High School, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School and River Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newburyport, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newburyport High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
241 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Gr: PK-3 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Gr: 4-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Newburyport, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Gr: K-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newburyport, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Newburyport, MA include Newburyport High School, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School and River Valley Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Newburyport?
5 public schools are located in Newburyport.
What percentage of students in Newburyport go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Newburyport are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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