Top 10 Best Hampshire County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 17,049 students in Hampshire County, MA (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,944 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, MA are Amherst Regional High School, Northampton High School and Amherst Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Best Hampshire County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst Regional Middle School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Anne T. Dunphy School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Belchertown High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #66.
Westhampton Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Gateway Regional High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #88.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Easthampton High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Williston Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1585
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hadley Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #1111.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Grades: K-12
| 572 students
Rank: #1212.
Maple
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7 Chapel Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1550
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
Rank: #1313.
South Hadley High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #1414.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Leeds
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1531
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wildwood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #1717.
Jackson Street
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1818.
Fort River Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #1919.
Pelham Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
Rank: #2020.
Hampshire Regional High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Grades: 7-12
| 685 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Center School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9 School Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Hopkins Academy
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Swift River Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Grades: 1-3
| 447 students
Rank: #2424.
Hatfield Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #2525.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #2626.
R. H. Conwell
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #2727.
William E Norris
Math: 30% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #2828.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Math: 33% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Grades: 4-6
| 483 students
Rank: #2929.
Smith Academy
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: #3030.
Mosier
Math: 27% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Grades: 2-4
| 389 students
Rank: #3131.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Grades: 7-12
| 400 students
Rank: #3232.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #3333.
Granby Jr Sr High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
385 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7105
Grades: 7-12
| 303 students
Rank: #3434.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #3535.
Bridge Street
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
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Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: 3-6
| 75 students
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Grades: 1-2
| 90 students
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
147 Huntington Rd
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Grades: 1-2
| 193 students
14 West Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-9235
Grades: PK-3
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, MA include Amherst Regional High School, Northampton High School and Amherst Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hampshire County, MA?
48 public schools are located in Hampshire County, MA.
What percentage of students in Hampshire County, MA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County, MA?
Hampshire County, MA public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

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