For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 735 students in Adams, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14 Commercial Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Gr: PK-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Adams, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30 Columbia Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0554
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams, MA include Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School and Hoosac Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams?
2 public elementary schools are located in Adams.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams?
Adams public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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