For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 900 students in West Newbury, MA (there are , serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in West Newbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Newbury, MA are Pentucket Regional Sr High School and Dr John C Page School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Newbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Newbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Newbury, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pentucket Regional Sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dr John C Page School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
694 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2671
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2671
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
West Newbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
Gr: 7-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Newbury, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in West Newbury, MA include Pentucket Regional Sr High School and Dr John C Page School.
How many public schools are located in West Newbury?
2 public schools are located in West Newbury.
What percentage of students in West Newbury go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in West Newbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Newbury?
West Newbury public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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