For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in Petersham, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Petersham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Petersham, MA is Petersham Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Petersham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Petersham, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersham Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Spring Street
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-3363
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-3363
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Petersham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Petersham, MA include Petersham Center.
How many public schools are located in Petersham?
1 public schools are located in Petersham.
What percentage of students in Petersham go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Petersham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Petersham?
Petersham public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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