For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,400 students in Agawam, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Agawam, MA are Benjamin J Phelps, James Clark School and William P. Sapelli Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Agawam, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Agawam have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Agawam, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin J Phelps
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
689 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0587
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0587
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
James Clark School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 Oxford Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0576
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0576
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
William P. Sapelli Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Begley Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0582
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0582
Grades: K-4
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Roberta G. Doering School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 789-1400
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 789-1400
Grades: 5-6
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Agawam, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Agawam, MA include Benjamin J Phelps, James Clark School and William P. Sapelli Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Agawam?
4 public elementary schools are located in Agawam.
What is the racial composition of students in Agawam?
Agawam public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Agawam are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Agawam include: Benjamin J Phelps vs. James Clark School, James Clark School vs. William P. Sapelli Elementary School, William P. Sapelli Elementary School vs. James Clark School
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