For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,322 students in Southwick, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Southwick, MA are Woodland School, Southwick Regional School and Powder Mill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southwick, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Southwick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southwick, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6598
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6598
Grades: PK-2
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Southwick Regional School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Feeding Hills Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6171
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Powder Mill School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
94 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Grades: 3-6
| 384 students
Southwick, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
94 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Grades: 5-8
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southwick, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Southwick, MA include Woodland School, Southwick Regional School and Powder Mill School.
How many public schools are located in Southwick?
3 public schools are located in Southwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwick?
Southwick public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Southwick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Southwick include: Powder Mill School vs. Woodland School
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