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3 schools in Pioneer Valley

Massachusetts · 581 students · 2 cities

Pioneer Valley reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, with combined enrollment of roughly 581 Massachusetts students (2 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Pioneer Valley

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
581
-50 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Pioneer Valley ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
581#230 of 231#8,818 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#196 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.6:1#41 of 231#778 of 9,044
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Pioneer Valley

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 703 to 581 students (down 17%) and from 60 to 55 full-time teachers (down 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Pioneer Valley RegionalNorthfieldHigh07-12239
Bernardston ElementaryBernardstonElementaryPK-06201
Northfield ElementaryNorthfieldElementaryPK-06141

About Pioneer Valley

Across 3 schools, Pioneer Valley serves about 581 students in Massachusetts. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

For a sense of the school types, Pioneer Valley covers 2 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 194 in this district, meaningfully below the Massachusetts typical of 501.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Pioneer Valley has fell 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 631 students to 581.

On allk12, the community for Pioneer Valley discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Pioneer Valley?
Pioneer Valley operates 3 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 581 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pioneer Valley?
Pioneer Valley includes 2 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Pioneer Valley?
Pioneer Valley Regional is the largest public school in Pioneer Valley by enrollment, with approximately 239 students.
What grade levels does Pioneer Valley serve?
Pioneer Valley serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does Pioneer Valley serve?
Pioneer Valley operates schools in Northfield, Bernardston across Massachusetts.