Top 3 Best Northampton Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,038 students in Northampton, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 387 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Northampton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Northampton, MA are Northampton High School, Jackson Street and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Northampton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Best Northampton, MA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Street
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Bridge Street
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Northampton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Northampton, MA include Northampton High School, Jackson Street and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School.
How many public schools are located in Northampton, MA?
4 public schools are located in Northampton, MA.
What percentage of students in Northampton, MA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Northampton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton, MA?
Northampton, MA public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

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