For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,603 students in Ipswich, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ipswich, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ipswich, MA are Ipswich High School, Ipswich Middle School and Winthrop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ipswich, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ipswich have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ipswich, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ipswich High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Ipswich Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Winthrop
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Paul F Doyon Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ipswich, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Ipswich, MA include Ipswich High School, Ipswich Middle School and Winthrop.
How many public schools are located in Ipswich?
4 public schools are located in Ipswich.
What percentage of students in Ipswich go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ipswich are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich?
Ipswich public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ipswich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ipswich include: Paul F Doyon Memorial vs. Winthrop, Winthrop vs. Paul F Doyon Memorial
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