For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 287 students in Lanesborough, MA (there are , serving 12 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lanesborough, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lanesborough, MA are Lanesborough Elementary School and Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanesborough, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lanesborough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lanesborough, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanesborough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Hancock Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lanesborough, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
188 Summer Street
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 443-0027
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lanesborough, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lanesborough, MA include Lanesborough Elementary School and Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lanesborough?
2 public schools are located in Lanesborough.
What percentage of students in Lanesborough go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lanesborough are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lanesborough?
Lanesborough public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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