For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,788 students in Holyoke, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 405 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Holyoke, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Holyoke, MA are Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College, Joseph Metcalf School and Holyoke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holyoke, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Holyoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holyoke, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Grades: PK-7
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Holyoke High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #44.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
Rank: #55.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Jarvis Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: PK-3
| 186 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Morgan Full Service Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
William R. Peck School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Grades: 4-8
| 216 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Maurice A Donahue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Holyoke Stem Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Veritas Prep Holyoke
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Holyoke, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Grades: 10-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Holyoke, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Holyoke, MA include Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College, Joseph Metcalf School and Holyoke High School.
How many public schools are located in Holyoke, MA?
14 public schools are located in Holyoke, MA.
What percentage of students in Holyoke, MA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Holyoke, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke, MA?
Holyoke, MA public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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