For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,789 students in Greenfield, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 272 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Greenfield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Greenfield, MA are Four Rivers Charter Public School, Greenfield High School and Greater Commonwealth Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Greenfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Grades: 8-12
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 Main St., 3rd Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #44.
Discovery School At Four Corners
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Ferrante Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Grades: K-4
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
Federal Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Grades: K-4
| 182 students
Rank: #66.
Newton School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Shelburne Rd
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Grades: K-4
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Grades: 5-7
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Greenfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
238 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
141 Davis St
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| 473 students
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
7 Brattleboro Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Grades: PK-4
| 32 students
Poet Seat High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1a Lenox Ave
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Greenfield, MA include Four Rivers Charter Public School, Greenfield High School and Greater Commonwealth Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in Greenfield?
8 public schools are located in Greenfield.
What percentage of students in Greenfield go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Greenfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield?
Greenfield public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greenfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greenfield include: Newton School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners, Federal Street School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners, Greenfield Middle School vs. Greenfield High School
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