For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,169 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hampshire County, MA are Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hampshire County (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.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Gr: 7-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hampshire County, MA include Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in Hampshire County?
3 public charter schools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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