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1 schools in Essex

Massachusetts · Public K-12

For families in Essex, public-school options total 1 K-12 school, with combined enrollment near 215 (1 elementary).

4-year change in Essex

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
215
+26 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,688
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
215
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
1
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Essex ElementaryElementaryKG-05215

About Essex

Public education in Essex, Massachusetts runs across 1 schools that educates roughly 215 students. By footprint, Essex sits in the thinly populated bracket.

Per-school enrollment runs near 215, meaningfully below the state mean of about 501.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 14%: 189 students in SY 2020-21 versus 215 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Essex discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Essex, Massachusetts?
There is 1 public K-12 school in Essex, with a combined enrollment of about 215.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Essex?
Essex has 1 elementary school.
What is the largest public school in Essex?
Essex Elementary is the largest public school in Essex by enrollment, with approximately 215 students.
What school districts serve Essex?
Essex public schools are operated by Manchester Essex Regional.
What grade levels do public schools in Essex cover?
Public schools in Essex serve students from kindergarten through grade 5.