For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,063 students in Greenfield, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Greenfield, MA are Discovery School At Four Corners, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School and Federal Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenfield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greenfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Greenfield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery School At Four Corners
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Ferrante Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Federal Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Gr: K-4 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Newton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Shelburne Rd
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Gr: K-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Gr: 5-7 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Greenfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
62 Meridian Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1313
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1313
Gr: 4 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
141 Davis St
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Gr: K-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
7 Brattleboro Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Poet Seat High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1a Lenox Ave
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Gr: 8-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Greenfield, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Greenfield, MA include Discovery School At Four Corners, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School and Federal Street School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greenfield?
5 public elementary schools are located in Greenfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield?
Greenfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Greenfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Greenfield include: Newton School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners, Federal Street School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners, Discovery School At Four Corners vs. Federal Street School
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