For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 811 students in Dalton, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalton, MA are Craneville and Nessacus Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dalton, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craneville
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalton, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalton, MA include Craneville and Nessacus Regional Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dalton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dalton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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