For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,563 students in 01938, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 83 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 01938, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01938, MA are Ipswich High School, Ipswich Middle School and Paul F Doyon Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01938 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01938, MA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01938, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ipswich High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ipswich Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Paul F Doyon Memorial
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Winthrop
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01938, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01938, MA include Ipswich High School, Ipswich Middle School and Paul F Doyon Memorial.
How many public schools are located in 01938?
4 public schools are located in 01938.
What percentage of students in 01938 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 01938 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01938?
01938 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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