For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 984 students in Williamstown, MA (there are , serving 214 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Williamstown, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williamstown, MA are Williamstown Elementary School and Mt Greylock Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamstown, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Williamstown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williamstown, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mt Greylock Regional High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1781 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9582
Gr: 7-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Williamstown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
115 Church Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5707
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williamstown, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Williamstown, MA include Williamstown Elementary School and Mt Greylock Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Williamstown?
2 public schools are located in Williamstown.
What percentage of students in Williamstown go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Williamstown are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamstown?
Williamstown public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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