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Best Schools in Northampton, MA
Northampton, MA has 12 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,123 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Northampton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northampton, MA
The top high schools in Northampton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
2. Hopkins Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northampton, MA
The top middle schools in Northampton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John F Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northampton, MA
The top elementary schools in Northampton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
2. Hadley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
3. R. K. Finn Ryan Road
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
4. Bridge Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
5. Campus School Of Smith College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campus School Of Smith College • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
6. Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 59 Students
7. The Montessori School Of Northampton
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Montessori School Of Northampton • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 103 Students
8. Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northampton, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northampton, MA has a total population of 15,310 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northampton, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northampton, MA
How many schools are in Northampton, MA?
Northampton, MA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,123 students in total.
How do schools in Northampton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Northampton score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Northampton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northampton?
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: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Northampton
4 of 4 schools in Northampton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Northampton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.