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Best Schools in Amherst, MA
Amherst, MA has 10 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,059 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Amherst greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Amherst, MA
The top high schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Hopkins Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst, MA
The top middle schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, MA
The top elementary schools in Amherst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shutesbury Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shutesbury • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
2. Crocker Farm Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
3. Hadley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
4. Pelham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 131 Students
5. Fort River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 379 Students
6. Wildwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students
7. Amherst Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Montessori School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst, MA has a total population of 14,620 with 43% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amherst, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Amherst, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Amherst, MA
How many schools are in Amherst, MA?
Amherst, MA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,059 students in total.
How do schools in Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Amherst score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Amherst greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Amherst?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Amherst
5 of 5 schools in Amherst carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 4
All 5 public schools we grade in Amherst. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.