For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 412 students in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Amherst Center is Amherst Regional Middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA include Amherst Regional Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst?
1 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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