For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 939 students in Belchertown, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belchertown, MA are Chestnut Hill Community School and Swift River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belchertown, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belchertown 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 Belchertown, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Hill Community School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Swift River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Gr: 1-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Belchertown, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belchertown, MA include Chestnut Hill Community School and Swift River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belchertown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Belchertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Belchertown?
Belchertown 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).
Which public elementary schools in Belchertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Belchertown include: Chestnut Hill Community School vs. Swift River Elementary School, Swift River Elementary School vs. Chestnut Hill Community School
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