For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 784 students in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA.
The top ranked public schools in South Peabody are South Memorial and Captain Samuel Brown. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Maple St Ext
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Captain Samuel Brown
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lynn Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA include South Memorial and Captain Samuel Brown.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody?
the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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