For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 596 students in Sheffield, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheffield, MA are New Marlborough Central, Undermountain and Mt Everett Regional. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sheffield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Marlborough Central
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-3 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Undermountain
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Sheffield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheffield, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheffield, MA include New Marlborough Central, Undermountain and Mt Everett Regional.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheffield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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