For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 487 students in Amesbury, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Amesbury, MA is Shay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amesbury, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Amesbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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
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 preschools in Amesbury, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Amesbury, MA include Shay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amesbury?
1 public preschools are located in Amesbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Amesbury?
Amesbury public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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