For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 600 students in Cheshire, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cheshire, MA are Hoosac Valley Middle School and Hoosac Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cheshire have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheshire, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoosac Valley Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Gr: 4-7 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hoosac Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cheshire, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheshire, MA include Hoosac Valley Middle School and Hoosac Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Cheshire?
2 public schools are located in Cheshire.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire?
Cheshire public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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