For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,102 students in Hadley, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 303 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Hadley, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hadley, MA are Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hopkins Academy and Hadley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hadley, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hadley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hadley, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Gr: K-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Hopkins Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Hadley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hadley, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hadley, MA include Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hopkins Academy and Hadley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hadley?
3 public schools are located in Hadley.
What percentage of students in Hadley go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Hadley are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hadley?
Hadley public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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