For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 6,424 students in Essex County, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Essex County, MA are Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii, River Valley Charter School and Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Essex County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0065
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Community Day Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Prospect Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Gr: PK-8 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Marblehead Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17 Lime Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0777
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0777
Gr: 4-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Gr: K-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Foundation Avenue
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 521-2616
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 521-2616
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Essex County, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Essex County, MA include Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii, River Valley Charter School and Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence.
How many public charter schools are located in Essex County?
11 public charter schools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Essex County include: Community Day Charter Public School vs. Lawrence Family Development Charter School, Lawrence Family Development Charter School vs. Community Day Charter Public School, Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School vs. Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
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