For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,017 students in South Hadley, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 144 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in South Hadley, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Hadley, MA are South Hadley High School, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Mosier. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hadley, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Hadley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Hadley, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Mosier
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Gr: 2-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Gr: PK-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Hadley, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in South Hadley, MA include South Hadley High School, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Mosier.
How many public schools are located in South Hadley?
5 public schools are located in South Hadley.
What percentage of students in South Hadley go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in South Hadley are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Hadley?
South Hadley public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Hadley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Hadley include: Plains Elementary School vs. Mosier, Mosier vs. Plains Elementary School, Michael E. Smith Middle School vs. Mosier
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