For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,261 students in Dalton, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 166 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Dalton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dalton, MA are Wahconah Regional High School, Craneville and Nessacus Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dalton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahconah Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Craneville
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dalton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dalton, MA include Wahconah Regional High School, Craneville and Nessacus Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dalton?
3 public schools are located in Dalton.
What percentage of students in Dalton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Dalton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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