For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,805 students in Gloucester, MA (there are , serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Gloucester, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester, MA are East Gloucester Elementary School, Plum Cove School and Gloucester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gloucester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gloucester, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Gloucester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Davis St Ext
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Plum Cove School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Hickory Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-3030
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-3030
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Gloucester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 L O Johnson Rd
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
West Parish
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Concord Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9835
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9835
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Beeman Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9825
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9825
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #77.
Veterans Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gloucester Preschool
Magnet School
2 Blackburn Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9840
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9840
Grades: PK
| 105 students
Gloucester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2 Blackburn Dr
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gloucester, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester, MA include East Gloucester Elementary School, Plum Cove School and Gloucester High School.
How many public schools are located in Gloucester?
8 public schools are located in Gloucester.
What percentage of students in Gloucester go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Gloucester are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester?
Gloucester public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gloucester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gloucester include: East Gloucester Elementary School vs. Beeman Memorial, Beeman Memorial vs. East Gloucester Elementary School
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