For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 207 students in Bernardston, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Bernardston, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Bernardston, MA is Bernardston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernardston, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bernardston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bernardston, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernardston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 School Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9356
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bernardston, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bernardston, MA include Bernardston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bernardston?
1 public schools are located in Bernardston.
What percentage of students in Bernardston go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Bernardston are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bernardston?
Bernardston public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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