For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,137 students in Beverly, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beverly, MA are North Beverly Elementary School, Ayers/ryal Side School and Centerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beverly, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beverly have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beverly, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Putnam Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Ayers/ryal Side School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Woodland Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Grades: K-4
| 388 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Hull Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Eisenhower Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Grades: K-4
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Hannah Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41r Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Beverly Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Grades: 5-8
| 1,356 students
Beverly, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6110
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Beverly, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beverly, MA include North Beverly Elementary School, Ayers/ryal Side School and Centerville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beverly?
6 public elementary schools are located in Beverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Beverly?
Beverly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Beverly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Beverly include: Ayers/ryal Side School vs. Cove Elementary School, Cove Elementary School vs. Ayers/ryal Side School, Cove Elementary School vs. Hannah Elementary School
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