For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,116 students in Ipswich, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ipswich, MA are Ipswich Middle School, Paul F Doyon Memorial and Winthrop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ipswich, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ipswich have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ipswich, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ipswich Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Paul F Doyon Memorial
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Winthrop
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ipswich, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ipswich, MA include Ipswich Middle School, Paul F Doyon Memorial and Winthrop.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ipswich?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ipswich.
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich?
Ipswich public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ipswich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ipswich include: Paul F Doyon Memorial vs. Winthrop, Winthrop vs. Paul F Doyon Memorial
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