For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,043 students in South Hadley, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 144 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in South Hadley, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Hadley, MA are South Hadley High School, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Mosier. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hadley, 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 South Hadley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Hadley, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Mosier
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Grades: 2-4
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Grades: PK-1
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Hadley, MA?
The top ranked public schools in South Hadley, MA include South Hadley High School, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Mosier.
How many public schools are located in South Hadley?
5 public schools are located in South Hadley.
What percentage of students in South Hadley go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in South Hadley are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Hadley?
South Hadley public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Hadley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Hadley include: Plains Elementary School vs. Mosier, Mosier vs. Plains Elementary School, Michael E. Smith Middle School vs. Mosier
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