2024 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Wood Hill Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, MA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I've loved my time here at WHMS. The faculty was always so welcoming and kind, especially since I came in the middle of sixth grade. Everyone was helpful during my transition, and through my 2 and a....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 366,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Marblehead Veterans Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Marblehead Public Schools, MA,

7-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Overall a positive experience. The teachers help students excel, though there are a lot of rules that suddenly go away in high school..

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 390,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Lynnfield Middle School

Lynnfield Public Schools, MA,

5-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I feel that Lynnfield Middle School was overall a great environment to learn in where everyone was very helpful and accepting to one another. The teachers, I believe, helped us as students to reach....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 693,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Miles River Middle School

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District, MA,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.7 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 379,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Andover West Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, MA,

6-8,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says It's a very open school that doesn't tolerate bullying of any form. The teachers are very helpful and you are sure to get good grades if you study hard..

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 530,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Doherty Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, MA,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Doherty Middle School was filled with great teachers that encouraged creativity and problem-solving in their students. Teamwork was a characteristic that was highly valued no matter what teachers you....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 455,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Masconomet Regional Middle School

Masconomet Public Schools, MA,

7-8,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: High School Sophomore says The education from Masconomet is one of the best locations for a child to receive their education from. However, the workload can be a lot, sometimes even unnecessarily excessive, especially at the....

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 595,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Swampscott Middle School

Swampscott Public Schools, MA,

PK, 5-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I love SMS! Sports are amazing, kids are nice, teachers are really interesting, interactive, and you learn a ton! I think SMS will prepare me so much for high school! SMS is awesome! I love SMS! Sports are amazing, kids are nice, teachers are really interesting, interactive, and you learn a ton! I think SMS will prepare me so much for high school! SMS is awesome!I love SMS! Sports are amazing, kids are nice, teachers are really interesting, interactive, and you learn a ton! I think SMS will prepare me so much for high school! SMS is awesome!I love SMS! Sports are amazing, kids are nice, teachers are really interesting, interactive, and you learn a ton! I think SMS will prepare me so much for high school! SMS is awesome!.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 682,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Manchester Essex Regional School District, MA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 283,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Salem Academy Charter School

Public School,

SALEM, MA,

6-12,

72 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Great school, teachers are very helpful. They are very aware about their students and the needs of the community that is is located. The offer assistance to all students with no judgement.

Read 72 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 495,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Ipswich Middle School

Ipswich Public Schools, MA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 360,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Rupert A. Nock Middle School

Newburyport Public Schools, MA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Rupert A. Nock Middle School was a great experience for me. Covid-19 cut my middle school period by a bit, but our teachers worked hard to be there for us everyday through the pandemic. Even with 10....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 480,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

North Andover Middle School

North Andover Public Schools, MA,

6-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 2.9 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I am a current student at NAMS and being a sixth grader, well, it's amazing! Based on my elemetary school in the district, NAMS is way better. Not once have I seen bullying and everybody knows... Although I would give the diversity in this school an F. When there's about 600 kids in the grade and there's approximatly 7 African-American children maybe ten children of chinese and asain... This school can do better..

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,073,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

River Valley Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

NEWBURYPORT, MA,

K-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 1.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Excellent public school in Newburyport, MA with great teachers and administrative staff. Self-directed learning and top notch curriculum. K-8 only and limited after-school activities. You'll have....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 288,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Marblehead Community Charter Public School

Public School,

MARBLEHEAD, MA,

4-8,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Other says My son, now 20 years old, attended the full five years at MCCPS. He was diagnosed with ADD prior to enrolling at the school and really nourished in the small environment. Great teachers and Project....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 228,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

Public School,

LYNN, MA,

K-12,

110 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I enjoyed the community of the school. In my opinion the curriculum was okay, I believe that students were catered to too much and it didn’t allow much space for students to be held accountable for....

Read 110 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,614,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway

Public School,

LAWRENCE, MA,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says i loved charter, i didn’t realize it till later. the school is strict but it didnt matter because of how much fun i had that school was my family. there was never bullying. but downsides is that the....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 401,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Community Day Charter Public School - R. Kingman Webster

Public School,

LAWRENCE, MA,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 394,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Briscoe Middle School

Beverly Public Schools, MA,

5-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,427,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Amesbury Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Amesbury Public Schools, MA,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 616,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#21 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Rockport Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Rockport Public Schools, MA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 205,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#22 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Marsh Grammar School

Methuen Public Schools, MA,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,076,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#23 Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County.

Comprehensive Grammar School

Methuen Public Schools, MA,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 948,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect

Public School,

LAWRENCE, MA,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 400,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

Georgetown Middle School

Georgetown Public Schools, MA,

7-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 203,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,