For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,322 students in Amherst, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 182 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Amherst, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, MA are Amherst Regional High School, Pelham Elementary School and Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amherst, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High 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
| 841 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary 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
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Crocker Farm Elementary 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
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Amherst Regional Middle 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
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Fort River Elementary 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
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Elementary 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
| 311 students
Amherst, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amherst, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, MA include Amherst Regional High School, Pelham Elementary School and Crocker Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst?
6 public schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amherst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Amherst include: Pelham Elementary School vs. Fort River Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School vs. Wildwood Elementary School, Fort River Elementary School vs. Wildwood Elementary School
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