For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,122 students in Ipswich, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ipswich, MA are Ipswich Middle School, Winthrop and Paul F Doyon Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ipswich, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ipswich have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Ipswich, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ipswich Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Winthrop
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Paul F Doyon Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ipswich, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ipswich, MA include Ipswich Middle School, Winthrop and Paul F Doyon Memorial.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ipswich?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ipswich.
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich?
Ipswich public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Ipswich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ipswich include: Paul F Doyon Memorial vs. Winthrop, Winthrop vs. Paul F Doyon Memorial
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