For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 970 students in Turners Falls, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Turners Falls, MA are Franklin County Technical and Sheffield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turners Falls, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Turners Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Turners Falls, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Crocker Avenue
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9326
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9326
Gr: 2-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Griswold Street
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9526
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9526
Gr: PK-1 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Turners Falls, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Turners Falls, MA include Franklin County Technical and Sheffield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Turners Falls?
3 public schools are located in Turners Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Turners Falls?
Turners Falls public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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