Public schools in Belchertown, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Belchertown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,043
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Belchertown public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Belchertown, MA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,043 students, an average of 409 per school. The largest campus is Belchertown High (573 students), and the largest elementary school is Swift River Elementary (445).
Every listed school belongs to Belchertown. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Belchertown
Elementary schools in Belchertown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Belchertown | PK–KG | 188 | 14.1:1 | |
| Swift River Elementary Belchertown | 01–03 | 445 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Belchertown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Community School Belchertown | 04–06 | 494 | 14.6:1 | |
| Jabish Middle School Belchertown | 07–08 | 343 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Belchertown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belchertown High Belchertown | 09–12 | 573 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.6%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black1.5%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Belchertown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,043 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Belchertown
How many public schools are in Belchertown, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Belchertown: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,043 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Belchertown?
All listed public schools with an address in Belchertown belong to Belchertown. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Belchertown?
Belchertown High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Belchertown, with 573 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Belchertown?
No school with an address in Belchertown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Belchertown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Belchertown public schools is 13.7:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Belchertown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities