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Best Holyoke Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,517 students in Holyoke, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 424 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Holyoke, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Holyoke, MA are Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College, Holyoke High School and Joseph Metcalf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holyoke, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Holyoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Holyoke, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Holyoke High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Gr: K-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Jarvis Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Morgan Full Service Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
216 West Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maurice A Donahue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Holyoke Stem Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Holyoke, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Holyoke, MA include Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College, Holyoke High School and Joseph Metcalf School.
How many public schools are located in Holyoke?
12 public schools are located in Holyoke.
What percentage of students in Holyoke go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Holyoke are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke?
Holyoke public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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