For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,322 students in Amherst, MA (there are , serving 182 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Amherst, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, MA are Amherst Regional High School, Pelham Elementary School and Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amherst, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Amherst Regional Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Amherst, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amherst, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, MA include Amherst Regional High School, Pelham Elementary School and Crocker Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst?
6 public schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amherst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Amherst include: Pelham Elementary School vs. Fort River Elementary School, Fort River Elementary School vs. Wildwood Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School vs. Wildwood Elementary School
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