2023 Best Schools in Amesbury

• Exeter, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  310 reviews

Parent: Boarding School is such a unique experience, and I truly believe no school can quite encompass that authentic "boarding school" experience like Exeter. From A tier academics, to amazing sports, Exeter has it all. Topping it off, most of the faculty here hold a PHD or some sort of master's degree in their field, which leads to meaningful and impactful classroom conversations everyday. I came to Phillips Exeter as a Sophomore and my only regret is that I only got to spend three years here!... Read 310 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,077

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• North Andover, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  52 reviews

Parent: I have two Children who attend Brooks. Both are 4 year boarders. The opportunity each of them has been given in attending Brooks as been incredible. They have been challenged in and out of the classroom. The academics are challenging, but are done in an environment that is always supportive, with a lot of encouragement to strive to be and do your best. My children have forged wonderful relationships with many of their teachers, advisors and coaches; ones that will last a lifetime. The school is very warm and welcoming, and has the feel of being "home". Athletics at Brooks are a great compliment to the academics. Brooks is always competitive in so many of their athletic teams. Brooks transitioned so quickly and so well to online learning during this past Spring when schools were forced to close. The transition was seamless for my children, and my children continued to be challenged during this remote learning time. I would highly recommend Brooks School.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 346

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Byfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  66 reviews

Parent: My son is currently a senior at Governor's and has had a fantastic experience! It truly is a very special place and we are so grateful he has had the opportunity to attend...The academics are definitely tough, but Governor's finds a way to create balance. There are prep schools out there that are so rigorous kids are stressed out and depressed. I distinctly recall touring one elite school which had an entire floor of a building dedicated to counseling offices because kids were so stressed out. That is not the case at Govs. Balance is important in life and Govs makes a conscious effort to explicitly weave that into the experience. I highly recommend Governor's to any parent looking for a school which will not only prepare your son or daughter for college, but one that will encourage growth on many levels.... Read 66 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 404

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Danvers, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.49 out of 5  143 reviews

Senior: I have had an excellent experience at St. John’s Prep. Although I have experienced many challenges, the school has done an excellent job in preparing me for college. Additionally, I have felt that the school guides its students every step of the way, which instills a sense of confidence in all of us. The school culture is great. Although we are a sports powerhouse, the school does a good job at promoting other aspects of student involvement, such as drama productions. While the racial/ethnic diversity isn’t great, SJP is richly diverse in terms of interests and personalities, which ensures that there is a place for everyone to fit in.... Read 143 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,477

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Private School•

• 1-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  50 reviews

Parent: We currently have 2 children ages 6 & 8 at the Lower School. We couldn't be happier with the Teachers, Administration, Volunteers, and total Community at BCA! Our Kindergartener started reading at 5 years of age after entering the start of the school year not knowing all the letters or sounds. Our 2nd Grader is excelling at reading, math, and takes piano offered at the school! The teacher to student ratio is unmatched and the BCA community is personal, available, and supportive. My children's favorite time of the day (besides recess) is bible study. They cannot get enough of the stories! Teachers are able to give their personal attention to those who need it. If you are looking for a school with small class sizes, challenging curriculum, and a culture that nurtures being a good person and doing good for humanity BCA is your school.... Read 50 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 225

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: 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 school is very small and we dont have a lot if money for more resources, food is terrible... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Amesbury, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.29 out of 5  24 reviews

Parent: Exceptional! After a number of discouraging school experiences, we found Sparhawk. Our primary concern is having a safe, inclusive, caring environment - Sparhawk absolutely provides a level of attention AND intention that goes above and beyond. They have navigated the COVID situation with transparency and concern, providing resources and focusing on the needs of our children. The curriculum draws from diverse sources, providing robust and engaging project-based learning. The school has a progressive set of values, a credo, that reflects the values of the school and the community it strives to create and maintain. When our child has struggled, he has found multiple outlets for support, from his classroom teacher all the way to the head of school. I feel confident he is learning to to strive and grow because he feels cared for and listened to. He is a neurodiverse 2e kid, and no other place has been able to come close to meeting his needs with as much grace and skill as Sparhawk.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A

• Students 152

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Salem, NH•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: I have two children at The Birches, in 6th and 4th grade, and couldn't be happier with our experience. My oldest switched from town school in 2nd grade and my youngest was part of the first kindergarten at The Birches. Teaching is individualized, allowing students to move ahead if able or gain extra support if needed. Math is held during the same time throughout the school so students can move up a grade if they are excelling. The arts integrated approach allows creativity and hands on learning. We are so lucky to be a part of such an amazing school community!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 224

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Rowley, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  22 reviews

Parent: My child loves to go to school and comes home happy and relaxed! She is learning academically and socially/emotionally. Her teachers stay in close contact with me throughout the week so I know how things are going and what is happening. They are responsive to my daughter's needs and my suggestions/ideas, willing to try different approaches to reach goals. It is a relaxed, happy environment with special activities and events/celebrations that occur on a weekly basis, delighting the children. I highly recommend it!... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Amesbury Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  84 reviews

Alum: Good school! A bit old, technology is lacking, but a great community and people. Amazing school spirit, almost cultlike but in a good way. Teachers generally care with a few exceptions. Leary runs half the school's programs.... Read 84 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 521

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Amesbury Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-4

• grade B+

• Students 325

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Amesbury Public Schools, MA•

• 5-8

• grade B+

• Students 616

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Amesbury Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-4

• grade B

• Students 339

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 1.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: 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 to enroll your child in town or rec-league activities outside the school.... Read 6 reviews

• grade B

• Students 288

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hathorne, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  83 reviews

Senior: This school is definitely unique. Each shop gives you opportunities to learn trade skills and do fun things at school! I'm in equine science and we learn a lot about taking care of horses and other animals at our barn. The facilities are amazing, it's really more of a campus than a school. The main thing that I really don't like here is that arts and music curriculum are seriously lacking. There's no opportunity to take those classes unless you choose Design and Visuals as a shop, or go to the clubs. Also, with the school adding more and more new freshmen every year, classrooms are pretty full and we're close to or over capacity I think. There are also less AP classes than other schools if that's important to you (I think we have 7 in total for options). But overall I would highly recommend checking this school out!... Read 83 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,564

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.92 out of 5  226 reviews

Senior: What I liked about my experience at Whittier Tech is that the teachers were generally always great and helpful throughout the whole 4 years. I enjoyed going through all exploratory technical programs and learned a lot from my time here. You choose a specific technical program to go into and it's great to have backup skills in that trade in the real world. I made very good lifelong friends and a partner which I will always be grateful to Whittier Tech for. Overall I had a great time and recommend this school to anyone, not just people who wish to go into technical programs. It will be very worthwhile whether you're fully enrolled for 4 years or choose to do night school. I learned information from going to this school that will stay relevant throughout my whole life.... Read 226 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,249

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Lawrence Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  50 reviews

Niche User: Although I have only spent one year in Lawrence High School, it was one of my best experiences in my life so far! The Teachers and Staff are very helpful to students because, they push them to earn good grades. However, Lawrence High and many schools in Lawrence public school, doesn’t get as much funding compared to other schools in Massachusetts. In result, Students are not able to get more resources they need due to lack of funding. Moreover, Lawrence High is full of strong will and passionate students and staff who both work hard. The teachers And staff are very empathic to student’s situation and work hard to help their students.... Read 50 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 3,132

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Haverhill Public Schools, MA•

• K-5

• grade C

• Students 568

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My child has been there since kindergarten and thrives in the Hillview Montessori environment. He has been extremely lucky to have the most patient and kind teachers in lower elementary. They have done phenomenal throughout the pandemic as well. Everyone is very welcoming and they create a very family like atmosphere. They teach the students how to be a kind and active community members.... Read 3 reviews

• grade C

• Students 303

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Great Bay Charter School, NH•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  18 reviews

Parent: This school is actually grades 6-12. During Covid closings and management in the public school district, we opted to move to GBCS. Wow! We should have done it much sooner. Great school, outstanding staff and teachers across the board, and the project based learning approach vs core curriculum has been a refreshing change. We initially had reservations about charter schools given our child is in the top tier academically but the level of instruction has far exceeded our expectations.... Read 18 reviews

• grade C

• Students 94

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Great Bay Charter School, NH•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: GBeCS changed our children’s social, academic, personal, and home lives for the better! These changes have been so dramatic that we have been told by friends, family, and previous teachers how impressed they are with what this school has been able to do. Our children love going to school since starting at GBeCS. They adore their teachers and their classmates and can’t wait to share all they’ve learned each day. I am forever grateful for this wonderful community of educators.... Read 1 review

• grade C minus

• Students 45

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• North Andover, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 512

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Lawrence, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: What I liked about Lawrence Catholic Academy was that it provided me with small classroom setting, which helped me a lot. I have grown from a shy student to be more engaging and feeling empowered that I can do anything I set my mind to it. Also is very family oriented school and the ability to be in a school that provided me with the chance to learn about religion and at the same time be engage in church. I feel a sense of accomplishment in reading the morning announcement prayers for the day or participate in our church... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Bradford, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1