For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 487 students in Amesbury, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Amesbury, MA is Shay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amesbury, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Amesbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Amesbury, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
193r Lions Mouth Road
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Gr: PK-2 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Amesbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amesbury, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Amesbury, MA include Shay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amesbury?
1 public preschools are located in Amesbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Amesbury?
Amesbury public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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