For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 133 students in Petersham, MA (there are , serving 14 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Petersham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Petersham, MA is Petersham Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Petersham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Petersham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersham Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Spring Street
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-3363
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-3363
Grades: K-6
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petersham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Petersham, MA include Petersham Center.
How many public schools are located in Petersham?
1 public schools are located in Petersham.
What percentage of students in Petersham go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Petersham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Petersham?
Petersham public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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