For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in Essex, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Essex, MA is Essex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Essex have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Essex, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Story Street
Essex, MA 01929
(978) 768-7324
Essex, MA 01929
(978) 768-7324
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Essex, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Essex, MA include Essex Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Essex?
1 public schools are located in Essex.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex?
Essex public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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