For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 8,805 students in Franklin County, MA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,144 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MA are Four Rivers Charter Public School, Whately Elementary School and Shutesbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Whately Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
273 Long Plain Rd.
Whately, MA 01093
(413) 665-7826
Whately, MA 01093
(413) 665-7826
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Shutesbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 West Pelham Rd
Shutesbury, MA 01072
(413) 259-1212
Shutesbury, MA 01072
(413) 259-1212
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Conway Grammar
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Fournier Road
Conway, MA 01341
(413) 369-4239
Conway, MA 01341
(413) 369-4239
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #55.
Deerfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Pleasant Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-1131
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-1131
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Frontier Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
113 North Main Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
Grades: 7-12
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Turners Fall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Turnpike Rd
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7200
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Boyle Rd
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-3255
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-3255
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sunderland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Swampfield Drive
Sunderland, MA 01375
(413) 665-1151
Sunderland, MA 01375
(413) 665-1151
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #1010.
Sanderson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 Cape Street
Ashfield, MA 01330
(413) 628-4404
Ashfield, MA 01330
(413) 628-4404
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: #1111.
Colrain Central
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Jacksonville Rd
Colrain, MA 01340
(413) 624-3451
Colrain, MA 01340
(413) 624-3451
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin County Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #1313.
Pioneer Valley Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
97 F Sumner Turner Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1414.
Buckland-shelburne Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Mechanic Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2521
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mohawk Trail Regional School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Ashfield Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Grades: 7-12
| 271 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Swift River
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Wendell Rd
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6926
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6926
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: #1717.
Bernardston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 School Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1818.
Northfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Main Street
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #1919.
Ralph C Mahar Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Grades: 7-12
| 523 students
Rank: #2020.
Greenfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Grades: 8-12
| 454 students
Rank: #2121.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 Main St., 3rd Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Great Falls Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Turnpike Rd
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7300
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Leverett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Montague Rd
Leverett, MA 01054
(413) 548-9144
Leverett, MA 01054
(413) 548-9144
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #2424.
Discovery School At Four Corners
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Ferrante Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Grades: K-4
| 214 students
Rank: #2525.
Erving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 Northfield Rd
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Rank: #2626.
Federal Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
Rank: #2727.
Rowe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: #2828.
Sheffield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Crocker Avenue
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9326
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9326
Grades: 2-5
| 211 students
Rank: #2929.
Dexter Park
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Dexter St Ext
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6080
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6080
Grades: 3-6
| 294 students
Rank: #3030.
Hawlemont Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 School Street
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Rank: #3131.
Newton School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Shelburne Rd
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Grades: K-4
| 203 students
Rank: #3232.
Greenfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Grades: 5-7
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy Of Early Learning At North Parish
Magnet School
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fisher Hill
Magnet School
59 Dexter Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Grades: PK-2
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
30 Griswold Street
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9526
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9526
Grades: PK-1
| 146 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
94 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Grades: 5-6
| 182 students
238 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
18 Jacobs Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 337-5307
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 337-5307
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
141 Davis St
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| 473 students
15 School Street
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 367-9201
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 367-9201
Grades: K-3
| 70 students
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
7 Brattleboro Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Grades: PK-4
| 32 students
Poet Seat High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1a Lenox Ave
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, MA include Four Rivers Charter Public School, Whately Elementary School and Shutesbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
36 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Shutesbury Elementary School vs. Leverett Elementary School, Newton School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners, Leverett Elementary School vs. Shutesbury Elementary School
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