For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 735 students in Adams, MA (there are , serving 111 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Adams, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Adams, MA are Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School and Hoosac Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Adams have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adams, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Commercial Place
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Commercial Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Grades: PK-3
| 370 students
Adams, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Columbia Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Adams, MA include Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School and Hoosac Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adams?
2 public schools are located in Adams.
What percentage of students in Adams go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Adams are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams?
Adams public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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