For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,137 students in Beverly, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beverly, MA are North Beverly Elementary School, Ayers/ryal Side School and Centerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beverly, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beverly have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Beverly, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Putnam Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6130
Gr: K-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Ayers/ryal Side School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Woodland Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116
Gr: K-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Hull Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6120
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Hannah Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41r Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6126
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Cove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Eisenhower Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6121
Gr: K-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Beverly Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6103
Gr: 5-8 | 1,356 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Beverly, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6110
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Beverly, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beverly, MA include North Beverly Elementary School, Ayers/ryal Side School and Centerville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beverly?
6 public elementary schools are located in Beverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Beverly?
Beverly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Beverly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Beverly include: Ayers/ryal Side School vs. Cove Elementary School, Cove Elementary School vs. Ayers/ryal Side School, Cove Elementary School vs. Hannah Elementary School
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