Public schools in Peabody, MA
11 open public schools with an address in Peabody, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,774
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Peabody public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Peabody, MA: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,774 students, an average of 525 per school. The largest campus is Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students), and the largest elementary school is Thomas Carroll (645).
Every listed school belongs to Peabody. 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 14:1, higher 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Peabody
Elementary schools in Peabody
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Samuel Brown Peabody | KG–05 | 369 | 9.9:1 | |
| Center Peabody | PK–05 | 123 | 17.6:1 | |
| John E Burke Peabody | KG–05 | 294 | 11.1:1 | |
| John E. McCarthy Peabody | KG–05 | 385 | 13.3:1 | |
| South Memorial Peabody | PK–05 | 506 | 16:1 | |
| Thomas Carroll Peabody | PK–05 | 645 | 14:1 | |
| West Memorial Peabody | PK–05 | 294 | 14.1:1 | |
| William A Welch Sr Peabody | KG–05 | 408 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Peabody
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Henry Higgins Middle Peabody | 06–08 | 1,320 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Peabody
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Veterans Memorial High Peabody | 09–12 | 1,333 | 10.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Peabody
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program (Peabody P.R.E Peabody · Virtual | KG–12 | 97 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.3%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black6.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Peabody schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,774 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Peabody
How many public schools are in Peabody, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Peabody: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,774 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Peabody?
All listed public schools with an address in Peabody belong to Peabody. 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 Peabody?
Peabody Veterans Memorial High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Peabody, with 1,333 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Peabody?
No school with an address in Peabody 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 Peabody schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Peabody public schools is 14:1, higher 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 Peabody 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