For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,722 students in Swampscott, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Swampscott, MA are Swampscott High School, Stanley and Swampscott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swampscott, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Swampscott have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Swampscott, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swampscott High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Stanley
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Blaney St.
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Grades: 1-4
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Swampscott Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Grades: 5-8
| 687 students
Rank: #44.
Clarke
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Middlesex Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8812
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8812
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Swampscott, Massachusetts 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Burpee Rd
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8835
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8835
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Swampscott, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Swampscott, MA include Swampscott High School, Stanley and Swampscott Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Swampscott?
4 public schools are located in Swampscott.
What is the racial composition of students in Swampscott?
Swampscott public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Swampscott are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Swampscott include: Stanley vs. Clarke, Clarke vs. Stanley
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