For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 784 students in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Peabody are South Memorial and Captain Samuel Brown. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Memorial
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Maple St Ext
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Captain Samuel Brown
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lynn Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4100
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody, MA include South Memorial and Captain Samuel Brown.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody?
the neighborhood of South Peabody, Peabody public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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