For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,011 students in Northampton, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 376 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 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northampton, MA (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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?
4 public schools are located in Northampton.
What percentage of students in Northampton go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Northampton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton?
Northampton public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Northampton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Northampton include: Bridge Street vs. Jackson Street, Jackson Street vs. Bridge Street
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