For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,301 students in Amesbury, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amesbury, MA are Shay Elementary School, Charles C Cashman Elementary School and Amesbury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amesbury, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amesbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Amesbury, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shay Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
193r Lions Mouth Road
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3659
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Charles C Cashman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
193 Lions Mouth Road
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4407
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4407
Grades: 3-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Amesbury Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Main Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-0515
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Amesbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amesbury, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amesbury, MA include Shay Elementary School, Charles C Cashman Elementary School and Amesbury Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amesbury?
3 public elementary schools are located in Amesbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Amesbury?
Amesbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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