For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,941 students in Gloucester, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gloucester, MA are Plum Cove School, West Parish and Ralph B O'maley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gloucester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Gloucester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Cove School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Hickory Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-3030
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-3030
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
West Parish
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Concord Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9835
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9835
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Beeman Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9825
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9825
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Gloucester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8 Davis St Ext
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2 Blackburn Dr
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gloucester, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gloucester, MA include Plum Cove School, West Parish and Ralph B O'maley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gloucester?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gloucester.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester?
Gloucester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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