For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,417 students in 01960, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01960, MA are J Henry Higgins Middle School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01960 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01960, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01960, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Henry Higgins Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Perkins Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
485r Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4554
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4554
Gr: 4-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01960, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01960, MA include J Henry Higgins Middle School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 01960?
2 public middle schools are located in 01960.
What is the racial composition of students in 01960?
01960 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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