For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 758 students in Newburyport, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newburyport, MA are River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newburyport, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Rupert A Nock Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Low Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4447
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newburyport, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newburyport, MA include River Valley Charter School and Rupert A Nock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newburyport?
2 public middle schools are located in Newburyport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.