Best Public Schools in Pelham, MA

Summary:

The city of Pelham, Massachusetts is home to a single standout elementary school, Pelham Elementary. This small school of 131 students consistently outperforms the state average on MCAS assessments, with over 56% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39%. Pelham Elementary has been ranked among the top 25% of elementary schools in Massachusetts and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing institution.

Pelham Elementary's strong academic performance is likely due to its low 11:1 student-teacher ratio and significant per-student spending of $21,032, which is higher than the state average. The school's small size and targeted instructional approach appear to be key factors in its success. While the student body is predominantly White, the school's exceptional results suggest it is providing a high-quality education to all its students.

Pelham is fortunate to have such a standout elementary school within its district. Pelham Elementary's consistent academic excellence, high rankings, and strong school rating make it a desirable option for families seeking a top-performing educational institution in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pelham Elementary	Public	K-6	45 Amherst Road	Pelham	01002	Hampshire County	Pelham	No	No	No	No	(413) 362-1100	129	13	10.0		86 (66.7%)	8 (6.2%)	20 (15.5%)	4 (3.1%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	76.8	228^th of 916 public elementary schools	75.1%		72.8	256^th of 928 public elementary schools	72.4%	28	79.0	37.5	50.0	56.3	56.5	70.0	43.8	44.4	68.8	57.1	77.8	77.8	$21,032	$662	$20,371

Cities Near Pelham

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Amherst	1.51 mi	5	113^th
Hadley	4.84 mi	3	80^th
Shutesbury	5.36 mi	1	62^nd
Leverett	6.16 mi	1	264^th
Hatfield	6.73 mi	2	192^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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