For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,056 students in Swampscott, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Swampscott, MA are Stanley, Swampscott Middle School and Clarke. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swampscott, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Swampscott have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Swampscott, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Blaney St.
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Gr: 1-4 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Swampscott Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Gr: 5-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Clarke
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Middlesex Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8812
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8812
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Swampscott, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24 Redington Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
35 Burpee Rd
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8835
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8835
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Swampscott, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Swampscott, MA include Stanley, Swampscott Middle School and Clarke.
How many public elementary schools are located in Swampscott?
3 public elementary schools are located in Swampscott.
What is the racial composition of students in Swampscott?
Swampscott public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Swampscott are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Swampscott include: Stanley vs. Clarke, Clarke vs. Stanley
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