Public schools in Marblehead, MA
6 open public schools with an address in Marblehead, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,756
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Marblehead public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Marblehead, MA: 2 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,756 students, an average of 459 per school. The largest campus is Marblehead High (861 students), and the largest elementary school is Lucretia and Joseph Brown School (445).
Marblehead operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11.5:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Marblehead
Elementary schools in Marblehead
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glover Marblehead | PK–03 | 318 | 13.3:1 | |
| Lucretia and Joseph Brown School Marblehead | PK–03 | 445 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Marblehead
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead Community Charter Public School Marblehead Community Charter Public (District) · Charter | 04–08 | 192 | 12:1 | |
| Marblehead Veterans Middle School Marblehead | 07–08 | 411 | 10.8:1 | |
| Village School Marblehead | 04–06 | 529 | 11:1 |
High schools in Marblehead
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead High Marblehead | 09–12 | 861 | 10.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.4%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black2.5%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Marblehead schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,756 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marblehead
How many public schools are in Marblehead, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Marblehead: 2 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,756 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marblehead?
Schools with an address in Marblehead belong to 2 education agencies, led by Marblehead (5 schools), Marblehead Community Charter Public (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Marblehead?
Marblehead High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marblehead, with 861 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marblehead?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Marblehead are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Marblehead Community Charter Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marblehead schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marblehead public schools is 11.5:1, similar to 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 Marblehead 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