For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,022 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northampton, MA (2026)
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 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 587 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 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 49% (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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