For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 967 students in Williamstown, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 223 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Williamstown, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamstown, MA are Williamstown Elementary School and Mt Greylock Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamstown, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Williamstown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williamstown, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Greylock Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1781 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Williamstown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamstown, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Williamstown, MA include Williamstown Elementary School and Mt Greylock Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Williamstown?
2 public schools are located in Williamstown.
What percentage of students in Williamstown go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Williamstown are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamstown?
Williamstown public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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