For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 121 students in the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately, MA.
The top-ranked public school in South Deerfield is Whately Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whately Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Long Plain Rd.
Whately, MA 01093
(413) 665-7826
Whately, MA 01093
(413) 665-7826
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately, MA include Whately Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately?
the neighborhood of South Deerfield, Whately public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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