For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,112 students in 01002, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 01002, MA are Pelham Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School and Fort River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 01002 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01002, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01002, MA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Amherst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1100
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Fort River Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 So East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1200
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1400
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
01002, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 01002, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 01002, MA include Pelham Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School and Fort River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01002?
4 public elementary schools are located in 01002.
What is the racial composition of students in 01002?
01002 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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