Public schools in Holyoke, MA
11 open public schools with an address in Holyoke, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,015
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Holyoke public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Holyoke, MA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,015 students, an average of 502 per school. The largest campus is Holyoke High (1,569 students), and the largest elementary school is Holyoke Community Charter School (701).
Holyoke operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Holyoke 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 12.3:1, 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Holyoke
Elementary schools in Holyoke
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E N White Elementary Holyoke | PK–05 | 453 | 12.9:1 | |
| H.B. Lawrence School Holyoke | PK–05 | 305 | 13.1:1 | |
| Holyoke Community Charter School Holyoke Community Charter (District) · Charter | KG–08 | 701 | 21.2:1 | |
| Kelly Elementary Holyoke | PK–05 | 464 | 12.1:1 | |
| Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke | PK–05 | 317 | 10.6:1 | |
| Maurice A Donahue Elementary Holyoke | PK–05 | 388 | 12.1:1 | |
| Morgan Full Service Community School Holyoke | PK–05 | 334 | 10.6:1 |
Middle schools in Holyoke
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. William R. Peck Middle School Holyoke | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Middle School Holyoke | 06–08 | 463 | 10.4:1 |
High schools in Holyoke
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway to College at Holyoke Community College Springfield | 09–12 | 21 | 2,100:1 | |
| Holyoke High Holyoke | 09–12 | 1,569 | 12.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.2%
- Hispanic82.8%
- Black4.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Holyoke schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,015 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Holyoke
How many public schools are in Holyoke, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Holyoke: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,015 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Holyoke?
Schools with an address in Holyoke belong to 3 education agencies, led by Holyoke (9 schools), Holyoke Community Charter (District) (1 school), Springfield (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 Holyoke?
Holyoke High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Holyoke, with 1,569 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Holyoke?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Holyoke are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Holyoke Community Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Holyoke schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Holyoke public schools is 12.3:1, 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 Holyoke 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