Top 10 Best Hampshire County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 9,336 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, MA are Westhampton Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hampshire County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Grades: K-12
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Anne T. Dunphy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Leeds
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1531
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #99.
Hadley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #1010.
Center School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9 School Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Rank: #1111.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #1414.
Chestnut Hill Community School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Grades: 4-6
| 483 students
Rank: #1515.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Street
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1717.
William E Norris
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #1818.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #1919.
R. H. Conwell
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #2020.
Swift River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Grades: 1-3
| 447 students
Rank: #2121.
Littleville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #2222.
Mosier
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Grades: 2-4
| 389 students
Rank: #2323.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Grades: 5-8
| 536 students
Rank: #2424.
White Brook Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Rank: #2525.
Ware Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
239 West Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6903
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Rank: #2626.
Bridge Street
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #2727.
Neil A Pepin
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Grades: K-4
| 175 students
Rank: #2828.
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Gould Rd
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6236
Grades: PK-3
| 373 students
Rank: #2929.
East Meadow
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
393 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7199
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Grades: PK-1
| 286 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hampshire County, MA

Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: 3-6
| 75 students
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Grades: 1-2
| 90 students
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
7 Chapel Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1550
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
147 Huntington Rd
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Grades: 1-2
| 193 students
14 West Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-9235
Grades: PK-3
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, MA include Westhampton Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County, MA?
30 public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County, MA?
Hampshire County, MA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

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