For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 475 students in Southampton, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Southampton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Southampton, MA is William E Norris. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southampton, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Southampton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southampton, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William E Norris
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Southampton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Southampton, MA include William E Norris.
How many public schools are located in Southampton?
1 public schools are located in Southampton.
What percentage of students in Southampton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Southampton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton?
Southampton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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