Public schools in Amesbury, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Amesbury, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,793
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Amesbury public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Amesbury, MA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,793 students, an average of 359 per school. The largest campus is Shay Elementary (485 students).
Every listed school belongs to Amesbury. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Amesbury
Elementary schools in Amesbury
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles C Cashman Elementary Amesbury | 03–05 | 413 | 12.3:1 | |
| Shay Elementary Amesbury | PK–02 | 485 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Amesbury
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Middle Amesbury | 06–08 | 364 | 9.2:1 |
High schools in Amesbury
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury High Amesbury | 09–12 | 481 | 10.9:1 | |
| Amesbury Innovation High School Amesbury | 09–12 | 50 | 8.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Amesbury schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,793 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Amesbury
How many public schools are in Amesbury, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Amesbury: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,793 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Amesbury?
All listed public schools with an address in Amesbury belong to Amesbury. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Amesbury?
Amesbury High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Amesbury, with 481 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Amesbury?
No school with an address in Amesbury is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Amesbury schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Amesbury public schools is 10.9:1, lower than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Amesbury guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities