For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 608 students in Cheshire, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Cheshire, MA are Hoosac Valley High School and Hoosac Valley Middle 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 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheshire, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoosac Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Hoosac Valley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Grades: 4-7
| 309 students
Cheshire, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
191 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2298
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cheshire, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Cheshire, MA include Hoosac Valley High School and Hoosac Valley Middle 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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