Public schools in Newburyport, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Newburyport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,395
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Newburyport public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Newburyport, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,395 students, an average of 479 per school. The largest campus is Newburyport High (743 students), and the largest elementary school is Francis T Bresnahan Elementary (584).
Newburyport operates the most schools here (4), 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 9.6:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Newburyport
Elementary schools in Newburyport
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward G. Molin Elementary School Newburyport | 04–05 | 310 | 9.5:1 | |
| Francis T Bresnahan Elementary Newburyport | PK–03 | 584 | 9.6:1 | |
| River Valley Charter School River Valley Charter (District) · Charter | KG–08 | 288 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Newburyport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert A Nock Middle Newburyport | 06–08 | 470 | 9.3:1 |
High schools in Newburyport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburyport High Newburyport | 09–12 | 743 | 10.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.4%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Newburyport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,395 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newburyport
How many public schools are in Newburyport, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Newburyport: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,395 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newburyport?
Schools with an address in Newburyport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Newburyport (4 schools), River Valley Charter (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 Newburyport?
Newburyport High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newburyport, with 743 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newburyport?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Newburyport are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including River Valley Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newburyport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newburyport public schools is 9.6:1, 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 Newburyport 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