For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,665 students in Newburyport, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newburyport, MA are Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Newburyport, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Grades: PK-3
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-8
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 463-8212
Grades: 4-5
| 300 students
Newburyport, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Grades: K-4
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newburyport, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newburyport, MA include Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School, River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newburyport?
4 public elementary schools are located in Newburyport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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