For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 16,844 students in Hampshire County, MA (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,828 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 Belchertown High School, Amherst Regional High School and Northampton High 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 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampshire County (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.
Amherst Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #33.
Northampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Westhampton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Rank: #55.
Pelham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Anne T. Dunphy School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Hopkins Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1010.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Easthampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Williston Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1585
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1585
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Leeds
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #1414.
Hadley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #1515.
Amherst Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 372 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Fort River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
South Hadley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #1818.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wildwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Hampshire Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Grades: 7-12
| 662 students
Rank: #2323.
Smith Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #2424.
Hatfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students
Rank: #2525.
Jackson Street
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2626.
William E Norris
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #2727.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #2828.
R. H. Conwell
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
Rank: #2929.
Gateway Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #3030.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Granby Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7105
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7105
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Littleville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Mosier
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Grades: 2-4
| 345 students
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Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: 3-6
| 75 students
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Grades: 1-2
| 90 students
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
9 School Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Grades: K-4
| 175 students
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
147 Huntington Rd
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Grades: 1-2
| 193 students
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 426 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 Belchertown High School, Amherst Regional High School and Northampton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hampshire County?
45 public schools are located in Hampshire County.
What percentage of students in Hampshire County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampshire County include: William E Norris vs. Westhampton Elementary School, Plains Elementary School vs. Mosier, Northampton High School vs. Amherst Regional High School
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