For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,011 students in 01060, MA (there are , serving 207 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 01060, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01060, MA are Northampton High School, Jackson Street and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01060 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01060, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01060, MA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Street
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Bridge Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01060, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01060, MA include Northampton High School, Jackson Street and Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School.
How many public schools are located in 01060?
4 public schools are located in 01060.
What percentage of students in 01060 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 01060 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01060?
01060 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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