For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 344 students in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Amherst Center is Wildwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst, MA include Wildwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst?
the neighborhood of Amherst Center, Amherst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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