For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,125 students in Belchertown, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Belchertown, MA are Belchertown High School, Chestnut Hill Community School and Swift River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belchertown, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Belchertown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belchertown, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belchertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Grades: 4-6
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Swift River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Grades: 1-3
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Jabish Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 North Washington Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Grades: 7-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Spring
Magnet School
57 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Grades: PK-K
| 194 students
Belchertown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Grades: 1-2
| 90 students
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Grades: 1-2
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belchertown, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Belchertown, MA include Belchertown High School, Chestnut Hill Community School and Swift River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Belchertown?
5 public schools are located in Belchertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Belchertown?
Belchertown public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Belchertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belchertown include: Chestnut Hill Community School vs. Swift River Elementary School, Swift River Elementary School vs. Chestnut Hill Community School, Chestnut Hill Community School vs. Belchertown High School
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