For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,503 students in Beverly, MA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,675 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Beverly, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Beverly, MA are North Beverly Elementary School, Beverly High School and Ayers/ryal Side School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beverly, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Beverly have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Beverly, MA (2026)
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Beverly High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
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 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
70 Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6100
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6100
Gr: PK | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Beverly, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Beverly, MA include North Beverly Elementary School, Beverly High School and Ayers/ryal Side School.
How many public schools are located in Beverly?
8 public schools are located in Beverly.
What percentage of students in Beverly go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Beverly are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beverly?
Beverly public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Beverly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beverly include: Ayers/ryal Side School vs. Cove Elementary School, Cove Elementary School vs. Ayers/ryal Side School, Hannah Elementary School vs. Cove Elementary School
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