For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 288 students in Newburyport, MA.
The top ranked public charter school in Newburyport, MA is River Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Newburyport, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 288 students
Newburyport, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Grades: K-4
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Newburyport, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Newburyport, MA include River Valley Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Newburyport?
1 public charter schools are located in Newburyport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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