For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,081 students in Belchertown, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Belchertown, MA are Belchertown High School, Chestnut Hill Community School and Swift River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belchertown, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Belchertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belchertown, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belchertown High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Hill Community School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Gr: 4-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Swift River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Gr: 1-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Jabish Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
62 North Washington Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Gr: 7-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
57 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Gr: PK-K | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Belchertown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Gr: 1-2 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Gr: 1-2 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belchertown, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Belchertown, MA include Belchertown High School, Chestnut Hill Community School and Swift River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Belchertown?
5 public schools are located in Belchertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Belchertown?
Belchertown public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Belchertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belchertown include: Chestnut Hill Community School vs. Swift River Elementary School, Swift River Elementary School vs. Chestnut Hill Community School, Chestnut Hill Community School vs. Belchertown High School
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