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Key statistics
1,038
Students enrolled
3
Public schools
110
Classroom teachers (FTE)
9.4:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 06
Total staff (FTE)
289
District office
170 Chestnut Street, Amherst MA 01002
Phone
County
Hampshire County
Official website
NCES District ID
2501890
About Amherst
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
The Amherst Regional Public Schools are located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. The area is rich in cultural, recreational and academic activities and opportunities. Our mission is the academic achievement of every student learning in a system dedicated to social justice and multiculturalism.
The school system educates a diverse population of approximately 4000 students, including native speakers of more than 25 languages. Three elementary schools are located in the town of Amherst and one in the town of Pelham. Our middle school and high school are located in the town of Amherst, and draw students from the towns of Amherst and Pelham, as well as Leverett and Shutesbury. The central office for the district is located in the middle school building at 170 Chestnut Street in Amherst.