For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,666 students in Holyoke, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Holyoke, MA are Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke Community Charter School and Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holyoke, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Holyoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Holyoke, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Gr: K-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Jarvis Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Holyoke Stem Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Holyoke, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Holyoke, MA include Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke Community Charter School and Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Holyoke?
4 public middle schools are located in Holyoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke?
Holyoke public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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