For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 697 students in Southwick, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southwick, MA are Woodland 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Southwick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in Southwick, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southwick, MA include Woodland School and Powder Mill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Southwick?
2 public elementary schools are located in Southwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwick?
Southwick public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Southwick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Southwick include: Powder Mill School vs. Woodland School
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