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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 01002


At a glance
6
Schools
2,348
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedAmherst Regional High64th of 349 Massachusetts high schools
Biggest riser
Amherst Regional Middle School up 43 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Fort River Elementary 9.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
Summary:

The 01002 zip code area of Amherst, Massachusetts is home to a strong educational system, with 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. This includes 4 Amherst elementary schools, 1 Amherst-Pelham middle school, and 1 Amherst-Pelham high school.

Amherst Regional High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 64th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 92.3% 4-year graduation rate and low 3.2% dropout rate, while also outperforming state and district averages on MCAS Next Generation tests. At the elementary level, Crocker Farm Elementary is the top-ranked school, placing 211st out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools and consistently exceeding district and state test score averages.

Overall, the schools in the 01002 zip code demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, with high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios. While there is some variation in performance among the elementary schools, the data suggests that families in this area have access to a high-quality public education system that prepares students for success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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