Best Public Schools in Monson, MA

The city of Monson, Massachusetts is home to three schools: two elementary schools, Granite Valley School and Quarry Hill Community School, as well as one high school, Monson High School. While the schools in Monson generally underperform compared to state averages, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

Monson High School appears to be the strongest performer in the district, with the highest statewide ranking, graduation rate, and lowest dropout rate. However, the school's performance has been declining over the past few years, dropping from a ranking of #143 in 2022-2023 to #206 in 2024-2025. In contrast, Granite Valley School, one of the elementary schools, stands out with the highest test scores in the district, with 33.21% of students proficient or better in ELA and 30.68% proficient or better in Math.

The data also reveals that the schools in Monson lag behind state averages in MCAS Next Generation test proficiency rates for ELA, Math, and Science. Additionally, the district as a whole has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating higher poverty levels. While the schools in Monson spend more per student than the state average, with Quarry Hill Community School spending the most at $21,781 per student, the inconsistent performance across the district suggests room for improvement in areas like curriculum, instruction, and resource allocation.