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Essex County is rich in history, culture, and coastal beauty. Encompassing cities like Salem, Lynn, and Beverly, the area is known for its historic architecture, scenic beaches, and vibrant downtowns. Residents enjoy excellent schools, cultural events, and outdoor recreation along the North Shore, including parks, trails, and harbors. Essex County offers a mix of single-family homes, waterfront properties, and modern developments, appealing to families, professionals, and seasonal residents. Its economy includes technology, healthcare, education, and tourism, supporting a dynamic and growing community. With easy access to Boston and neighboring towns, Essex County blends urban convenience with suburban tranquility. Whether exploring historic landmarks, enjoying local dining, or commuting to nearby cities, residents find a strong sense of community and lifestyle quality. The area’s diverse housing options, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty make Essex County an attractive choice for homebuyers across Massachusetts.

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Cutler Elementary School 978-468-5330 public KG-5
Beverly High School 978-921-6132 public 9-12
Cove Elementary School 978-921-6121 public KG-4
Ayers/Ryal Side School 978-921-6116 public KG-4
Bessie Buker Elementary School 978-468-5324 public KG-5
Ipswich Middle School 978-356-3535 public 6-8
Essex Elementary School 978-768-7324 public KG-5
Hamilton Wenham Regional High School 978-468-0400 public 9-12
Danvers High School 978-777-8925 public 9-12
Masconomet Regional High School 978-887-2323 public 9-12
Paul F Doyon Memorial 978-356-5506 public PK-5
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School 978-304-4700 public 9-12
Ipswich High School 978-356-3137 public 9-12
New Liberty Innovation School 978-825-3470 public 9-12
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School 978-536-4500 public 9-12
Manchester Essex Regional High School 978-526-4412 public 9-12
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School 978-526-2022 public 6-8
J. Henry Higgins Middle School 978-536-4800 public 6-8
Salem Academy Charter School 978-744-2105 public 6-12
Great Oak Elementary School 978-774-2533 public KG-5
Winthrop 978-356-2976 public PK-5
Riverside Elementary School 978-774-5010 public KG-5
Centerville Elementary School 978-921-6120 public KG-4
Winthrop Elementary School 978-468-5340 public PK-5
Miles River Middle School 978-468-0362 public 6-8
Steward Elementary School 978-887-1538 public PK-3
North Beverly Elementary School 978-921-6130 public KG-4
Proctor Elementary School 978-887-1530 public 4-6
Masconomet Regional Middle School 978-887-2323 public 7-8
Willis E. Thorpe Elementary School 978-774-6946 public KG-5
Collins Middle School 978-740-1191 public 6-8
Hannah Elementary School 978-921-6126 public KG-4
Holten Richmond Middle School 978-774-8590 public 6-8
Beverly Middle School 978-921-6103 public 5-8
Ivan G. Smith Elementary School 978-774-1350 public KG-5
Salem Preparatory High School 978-740-1171 public 9-12 Website
St Mary of the Annunciation School 978-774-0307 private PK-8 Website
Beverly School for the Deaf 978-927-7070 private PK-12 Website
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm 978-927-8811 private PK-8 Website
Harborlight Montessori 978-922-1008 private PK-6 Website
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program 978-536-4554 public 4-12 Website
The Saints Academy 978-922-0048 private PK-8 Website
Landmark High School 978-236-3203 private 2-12 Website
Bishop Fenwick High School 978-587-8000 private 9-12 Website
The Academy at Penguin Hall 978-468-6200 private 9-12 Website
Clark School 978-777-4699 private KG-12 Website
Glen Urquhart School 978-927-1064 private PK-8 Website
Shore Country Day School 978-927-1700 private KG-9 Website
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center 978-993-8096 private 1-12 Website
North Shore Recovery High School 978-922-3305 private 9-12 Website
Pingree School 978-468-4415 private 9-12 Website
New England Academy 978-921-1103 private 7-12 Website
Waring School 978-827-8793 private 6-12 Website
Paul F Doyon Memorial 978-356-5506 public PK-5
Winthrop 978-356-2976 public PK-5
Winthrop Elementary School 978-468-5340 public PK-5
Steward Elementary School 978-887-1538 public PK-3
St Mary of the Annunciation School 978-774-0307 private PK-8 Website
Beverly School for the Deaf 978-927-7070 private PK-12 Website
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm 978-927-8811 private PK-8 Website
Harborlight Montessori 978-922-1008 private PK-6 Website
The Saints Academy 978-922-0048 private PK-8 Website
Glen Urquhart School 978-927-1064 private PK-8 Website
Cutler Elementary School 978-468-5330 public KG-5
Cove Elementary School 978-921-6121 public KG-4
Ayers/Ryal Side School 978-921-6116 public KG-4
Bessie Buker Elementary School 978-468-5324 public KG-5
Essex Elementary School 978-768-7324 public KG-5
Paul F Doyon Memorial 978-356-5506 public PK-5
Great Oak Elementary School 978-774-2533 public KG-5
Winthrop 978-356-2976 public PK-5
Riverside Elementary School 978-774-5010 public KG-5
Centerville Elementary School 978-921-6120 public KG-4
Winthrop Elementary School 978-468-5340 public PK-5
Steward Elementary School 978-887-1538 public PK-3
North Beverly Elementary School 978-921-6130 public KG-4
Proctor Elementary School 978-887-1530 public 4-6
Willis E. Thorpe Elementary School 978-774-6946 public KG-5
Hannah Elementary School 978-921-6126 public KG-4
Ivan G. Smith Elementary School 978-774-1350 public KG-5
St Mary of the Annunciation School 978-774-0307 private PK-8 Website
Beverly School for the Deaf 978-927-7070 private PK-12 Website
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm 978-927-8811 private PK-8 Website
Harborlight Montessori 978-922-1008 private PK-6 Website
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program 978-536-4554 public 4-12 Website
The Saints Academy 978-922-0048 private PK-8 Website
Landmark High School 978-236-3203 private 2-12 Website
Clark School 978-777-4699 private KG-12 Website
Glen Urquhart School 978-927-1064 private PK-8 Website
Shore Country Day School 978-927-1700 private KG-9 Website
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center 978-993-8096 private 1-12 Website
Ipswich Middle School 978-356-3535 public 6-8
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School 978-526-2022 public 6-8
J. Henry Higgins Middle School 978-536-4800 public 6-8
Salem Academy Charter School 978-744-2105 public 6-12
Miles River Middle School 978-468-0362 public 6-8
Masconomet Regional Middle School 978-887-2323 public 7-8
Collins Middle School 978-740-1191 public 6-8
Holten Richmond Middle School 978-774-8590 public 6-8
Beverly Middle School 978-921-6103 public 5-8
St Mary of the Annunciation School 978-774-0307 private PK-8 Website
Beverly School for the Deaf 978-927-7070 private PK-12 Website
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm 978-927-8811 private PK-8 Website
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program 978-536-4554 public 4-12 Website
The Saints Academy 978-922-0048 private PK-8 Website
Landmark High School 978-236-3203 private 2-12 Website
Clark School 978-777-4699 private KG-12 Website
Glen Urquhart School 978-927-1064 private PK-8 Website
Shore Country Day School 978-927-1700 private KG-9 Website
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center 978-993-8096 private 1-12 Website
New England Academy 978-921-1103 private 7-12 Website
Waring School 978-827-8793 private 6-12 Website
Beverly High School 978-921-6132 public 9-12
Hamilton Wenham Regional High School 978-468-0400 public 9-12
Danvers High School 978-777-8925 public 9-12
Masconomet Regional High School 978-887-2323 public 9-12
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School 978-304-4700 public 9-12
Ipswich High School 978-356-3137 public 9-12
New Liberty Innovation School 978-825-3470 public 9-12
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School 978-536-4500 public 9-12
Manchester Essex Regional High School 978-526-4412 public 9-12
Salem Academy Charter School 978-744-2105 public 6-12
Salem Preparatory High School 978-740-1171 public 9-12 Website
Beverly School for the Deaf 978-927-7070 private PK-12 Website
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program 978-536-4554 public 4-12 Website
Landmark High School 978-236-3203 private 2-12 Website
Bishop Fenwick High School 978-587-8000 private 9-12 Website
The Academy at Penguin Hall 978-468-6200 private 9-12 Website
Clark School 978-777-4699 private KG-12 Website
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center 978-993-8096 private 1-12 Website
North Shore Recovery High School 978-922-3305 private 9-12 Website
Pingree School 978-468-4415 private 9-12 Website
New England Academy 978-921-1103 private 7-12 Website
Waring School 978-827-8793 private 6-12 Website

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