For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 614 students in Sheffield, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 409 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in Sheffield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sheffield, MA are Undermountain, New Marlborough Central and Mt Everett Regional. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheffield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Undermountain
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
New Marlborough Central
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-3
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Grades: 6-12
| 281 students
Sheffield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: K
| n/a students
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheffield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Sheffield, MA include Undermountain, New Marlborough Central and Mt Everett Regional.
How many public schools are located in Sheffield?
4 public schools are located in Sheffield.
What percentage of students in Sheffield go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Sheffield are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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