For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,614 students in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst Center are Amherst Regional High School, Amherst Regional Middle School and Wildwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Gr: K-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA include Amherst Regional High School, Amherst Regional Middle School and Wildwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst?
the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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