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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hampshire County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public elementary schools serving 10,127 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, MA are Anne T. Dunphy School, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School and Westhampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Hampshire County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anne T. Dunphy School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Gr: K-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Jackson Street
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
William E Norris
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Leeds
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Gr: K-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Hadley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Chestnut Hill Community School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Gateway Regional School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
R. H. Conwell
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
Mosier
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Gr: 2-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Swift River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Gr: 1-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
Bridge Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Ware Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 West Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6903
Gr: 4-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Littleville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2626.
East Meadow
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
393 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7199
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Gould Rd
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6236
Gr: PK-3 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View School
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Gr: PK-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Plains Elementary School
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Gr: PK-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire County, MA include Anne T. Dunphy School, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School and Westhampton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County?
31 public elementary schools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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