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Peabody Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of the Peabody Public Schools. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
~5,800Students (PreK–12)
11Schools
02290000DESE District Code
~40%Students of color
District Overview
| District | Peabody Public Schools |
| Grades | PreK–12 |
| Schools | 11 (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) |
| High school | Peabody Veterans Memorial HS (9–12) |
Student Population
About four in ten Peabody students are students of color, with a sizable and growing Hispanic/Latino population. For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| White | ~63% |
| Hispanic / Latino | ~26% |
| % English learners / % high needs | [VERIFY — DESE] |
Academic Performance & Context
MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data for Peabody Public Schools are published and updated annually by DESE. Because these change each year, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE — Peabody Public Schools Student Profile (code 02290000). Accessed 2026.