For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,166 students in Amherst, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, MA are Pelham Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School and Fort River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amherst, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, MA include Pelham Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School and Fort River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amherst?
4 public elementary schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Amherst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Amherst include: Fort River Elementary School vs. Wildwood Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School vs. Wildwood Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School vs. Fort River Elementary School
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