For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,266 students in West Newbury, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in West Newbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in West Newbury, MA are Pentucket Regional Sr High School, Dr John C Page School and Pentucket Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Newbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Newbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Newbury, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pentucket Regional Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Dr John C Page School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
694 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2671
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2671
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Pentucket Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-2957
Grades: 7-8
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Newbury, MA?
The top ranked public schools in West Newbury, MA include Pentucket Regional Sr High School, Dr John C Page School and Pentucket Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in West Newbury?
3 public schools are located in West Newbury.
What percentage of students in West Newbury go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in West Newbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Newbury?
West Newbury public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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