Best Bellingham Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,020 students in Bellingham, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Bellingham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bellingham, MA are Keough Memorial Academy, Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School and Stall Brook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellingham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bellingham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bellingham, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-8001
Gr: PK-3 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Stall Brook
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Hartford Avenue
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 966-0451
Gr: PK-3 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Bellingham High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Blackstone Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 966-3761
Gr: 8-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Bellingham Memorial School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Blackstone Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-2330
Gr: 4-7 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bellingham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bellingham, MA include Keough Memorial Academy, Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School and Stall Brook.
How many public schools are located in Bellingham?
5 public schools are located in Bellingham.
What percentage of students in Bellingham go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Bellingham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bellingham?
Bellingham public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bellingham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bellingham include: Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School vs. Stall Brook

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