For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 761 students in Newburyport, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newburyport, MA are River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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
Rank: #22.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Grades: 6-8
| 473 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 middle schools in Newburyport, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newburyport, MA include River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newburyport?
2 public middle schools are located in Newburyport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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