For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 290 students in Lanesborough, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lanesborough, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lanesborough, MA are Lanesborough Elementary School and Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanesborough, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lanesborough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lanesborough, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanesborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Hancock Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Lanesborough, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lanesborough, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Lanesborough, MA include Lanesborough Elementary School and Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lanesborough?
2 public schools are located in Lanesborough.
What percentage of students in Lanesborough go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lanesborough are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lanesborough?
Lanesborough public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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