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Best 01040 Massachusetts Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,927 students in 01040, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01040, MA are Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke Community Charter School and E N White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01040 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01040, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01040, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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 elementary schools in 01040, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01040, MA include Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke Community Charter School and E N White Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01040?
10 public elementary schools are located in 01040.
What is the racial composition of students in 01040?
01040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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