2023 Best Schools in Newburyport

• Exeter, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  305 reviews

Senior: Truly rigorous classes with students who have a wide range of interests. Nothing can beat a boarding school with a billion dollar endowment that they can use to fund your passion projects and overall academic experience. Living with your classmates in this tiny New Hampshire town really forces you to battle the chem tests and history essays as a team. I have met my best friends at Exeter—that's why our alumni network is so strong. You only stay at Exeter for 4 years but they stick with you. Yes, the academics are hard. If you're not looking for challenge then don't come to Exeter. No, it's not a school full of boring workaholics—we have fun too! Yes, there is wealth, but Exeter offers great financial aid and people are generally humble. And of course, Exeter >>>>> Andover. Our campus is prettier, the dorm system better, and I've heard our student body culture is way less toxic than theirs.... Read 305 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,077

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Byfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  65 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 65 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

• Amesbury, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  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

• Rowley, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  20 reviews

Parent: The teachers and staff are amazing to work with. When students need assistance, the teachers work with them to sort out the problem and collaborate on possible solutions. They then follow-up with the students to make sure the plan is still working. The teachers also go out of their way to make sure that any documented learning challenges are considered and accommodated for in each student's learning plan. They teach students to advocate for themselves and to be a positive and contributing member of the community, both at school and in the greater world. It's a wonderful program!... Read 20 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Newburyport Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-3

• grade A minus

• Students 540

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Newburyport Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  111 reviews

Freshman: Our school is beautiful, as it has a courtyard, spacious classrooms, central air, and a great auditorium and gymnasium. The sports program is incredible, and the arts are highly supported. There are many clubs, including Interact club, with over 60 members.... Read 111 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 801

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Newburyport Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• Students 497

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Newburyport Public Schools, MA•

• 4-5

• grade B

• Students 288

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  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

• •
  Rating 3.78 out of 5  77 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 77 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,564

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Haverhill, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  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

• 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

• Bradford, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Danvers, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 307

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: Our experience has been nothing but extraordinary. Middle school years are always concerning for parents but IC lifts the student through these years and is not content with just 'managing' the student through these years.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 269

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Haverhill Public Schools, MA•

• 4-5

• grade unavailable

• Students 182

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Hampton, NH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Methuen, MA•

• Private School•

• K

• grade unavailable

• Students 144

• Student-teacher ratio 144:1

• Boxford, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 109

• Student-teacher ratio 84:1

• Newburyport, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 101

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1