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3 schools in Amherst

Massachusetts · 1,038 students · 1 city

Amherst in Massachusetts operates 3 K-12 public campuses, enrolling about 1,038 students (around 346 per campus).

7-year change in Amherst

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,038
-108 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 46%
% Hispanic
25%
was 22%
% Black
10%
was 10%
% Asian
13%
was 14%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Fort River ElementaryAmherstElementaryKG-06371
Crocker Farm ElementaryAmherstElementaryPK-06353
Wildwood ElementaryAmherstElementaryKG-06314

About Amherst

Across 3 schools, Amherst hosts about 1,038 students in Massachusetts. By footprint it is a small district.

On a per-school basis, Amherst runs about 346 students per campus, 31% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 501.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,038 students, decreased 9% from the 1,146 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 22% to 25% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Amherst discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Amherst run?
Amherst has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,038 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Amherst?
Amherst includes 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in Amherst?
Fort River Elementary is the largest public school in Amherst by enrollment, with approximately 371 students.
What grade levels does Amherst serve?
Amherst schools serve students from pre-K through grade 6, across 3 campuses.