For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 560 students in Northampton, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northampton, MA are Jackson Street and Bridge Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northampton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Northampton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Northampton, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northampton, MA include Jackson Street and Bridge Street.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northampton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Northampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton?
Northampton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Northampton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Northampton include: Bridge Street vs. Jackson Street, Jackson Street vs. Bridge Street
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