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Best 01085 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,772 students in 01085, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 640 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 01085, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01085, MA are Westfield High School, Highland and Southampton Road. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01085 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01085, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01085, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westfield High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
177 Montgomery Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Highland
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Southampton Road
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Abner Gibbs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Gr: K-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Westfield Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Westfield Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Gr: 5-6 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Paper Mill
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
148 Paper Mill Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6519
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Gr: 7-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Munger Hill
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Ave
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Franklin Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6424
Gr: K-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center
35 White Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Westfield River Elementary School
133 Franklin Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 579-9400
Gr: PK-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 01085, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01085, MA include Westfield High School, Highland and Southampton Road.
How many public schools are located in 01085?
12 public schools are located in 01085.
What percentage of students in 01085 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 01085 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01085?
01085 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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