For the 2025 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 17,168 students in Hampshire County, MA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,686 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, MA are Northampton High School, Amherst Regional High School and Belchertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Belchertown High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Anne T. Dunphy School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Gr: K-12 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Hopkins Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Easthampton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Williston Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1585
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1585
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Smith Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Jackson Street
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Center School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 School Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Gr: K-4 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
William E Norris
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Leeds
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Hampshire Regional High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Gr: 7-12 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
Hadley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2525.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2626.
Chestnut Hill Community School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Gr: 4-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Gateway Regional High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2828.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2929.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
R. H. Conwell
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3131.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3232.
Mosier
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Gr: 2-4 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3333.
Swift River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Gr: 1-3 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3434.
Bridge Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3535.
Ware Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 West Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6903
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6903
Gr: 4-6 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Show 12 more public schools in Hampshire County, MA (out of 47 total schools)
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Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Gr: 3-6 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Gr: 1-2 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
7 Chapel Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1550
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1550
Gr: PK-4 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Gr: K-6
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Gr: K-4 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Gr: K-4 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 10%
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Gr: 1-2 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 3%
14 West Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-9235
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-9235
Gr: PK-3 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire County, MA include Northampton High School, Amherst Regional High School and Belchertown High School.
How many public schools are located in Hampshire County?
47 public schools are located in Hampshire County.
What percentage of students in Hampshire County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hampshire County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampshire County include: Plains Elementary School vs. Mosier, William E Norris vs. Westhampton Elementary School, Northampton High School vs. Amherst Regional High School
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