District Overview
Headquartered at 27 Lowell Street in Peabody, Massachusetts, the Peabody Public School District serves as an active, traditional public education system situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Boston metropolitan region. Operating 11 public schools, the district delivers a complete academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Families and educational researchers will find a well-established district structure offering broad grade-level instruction designed to support early childhood development, foundational elementary education, and comprehensive college-and-career readiness for secondary students.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a diverse student body of 5,774 enrollment-based students. This vibrant learning community is supported by a robust staffing network comprising over 1,611 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including approximately 940 FTE classroom teachers, 150 instructional aides, and more than 520 support personnel. With a strong student-to-educator context and dedicated academic infrastructure, Peabody Public Schools continues to foster an engaging educational environment across all its primary and secondary institutions.
11
Total Schools
5,774
Total Students
939.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peabody
Demographic Student Count
White3,479
Hispanic1,579
Black381
Asian134
Two or More173
American Indian20
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    3,479 (60.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1,579 (27.4%)
  • Black
    381 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    173 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    134 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Peabody
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:5,774*
Teachers (FTE):939.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Peabody
Found 11 Schools