For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 358 students in the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst, MA.
The top-ranked public school in South Amherst is Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst, MA include Crocker Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst?
the neighborhood of South Amherst, Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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