For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 288 students in Newburyport, MA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Newburyport, MA is River Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Newburyport, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Newburyport, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Gr: K-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Newburyport, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Newburyport, MA include River Valley Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Newburyport?
1 public charter schools are located in Newburyport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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