For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,056 students in Swampscott, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swampscott, MA are Stanley, Swampscott Middle School and Clarke. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swampscott, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Swampscott have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Swampscott, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Swampscott, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swampscott, MA include Stanley, Swampscott Middle School and Clarke.
How many public elementary schools are located in Swampscott?
3 public elementary schools are located in Swampscott.
What is the racial composition of students in Swampscott?
Swampscott public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Swampscott are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Swampscott include: Stanley vs. Clarke, Clarke vs. Stanley
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