For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,767 students in Greenfield, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 278 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Greenfield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, MA are Four Rivers Charter Public School, Discovery School At Four Corners and Greater Commonwealth Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Greenfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Discovery School At Four Corners
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Ferrante Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 Main St., 3rd Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Gr: 8-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Federal Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Gr: K-4 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Newton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Shelburne Rd
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Gr: K-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Gr: 5-7 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, MA include Four Rivers Charter Public School, Discovery School At Four Corners and Greater Commonwealth Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in Greenfield?
8 public schools are located in Greenfield.
What percentage of students in Greenfield go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Greenfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield?
Greenfield public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greenfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greenfield include: Newton School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners, Federal Street School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners, Greenfield Middle School vs. Greenfield High School
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