Public schools in Greenfield, MA
8 open public schools with an address in Greenfield, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,767
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Greenfield public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Greenfield, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,767 students, an average of 346 per school. The largest campus is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School (1,184 students), and the largest elementary school is Federal Street School (195).
Greenfield operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Greenfield campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11.3:1, similar to 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 choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Greenfield
Elementary schools in Greenfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery School at Four Corners Greenfield | KG–04 | 185 | 10.1:1 | |
| Federal Street School Greenfield | KG–04 | 195 | 11.2:1 | |
| Newton School Greenfield | KG–04 | 174 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in Greenfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Middle Greenfield | 05–07 | 325 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Greenfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Rivers Charter Public School Four Rivers Charter Public (District) · Charter | 07–12 | 213 | 9.3:1 | |
| Greenfield High Greenfield | 08–12 | 404 | 10.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Greenfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Commonwealth Virtual School Greater Commonwealth Virtual District · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,184 | 14.3:1 | |
| The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish Greenfield | PK–PK | 87 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.7%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black5.6%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Greenfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,767 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Greenfield
How many public schools are in Greenfield, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Greenfield: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,767 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Greenfield?
Schools with an address in Greenfield belong to 3 education agencies, led by Greenfield (6 schools), Four Rivers Charter Public (District) (1 school), Greater Commonwealth Virtual District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Greenfield?
Greenfield High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Greenfield, with 404 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Greenfield?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Greenfield are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Four Rivers Charter Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Greenfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Greenfield public schools is 11.3:1, similar to 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 Greenfield 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