For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,293 students in 01226, MA (there are , serving 180 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 01226, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01226, MA are Wahconah Regional High School, Craneville and Nessacus Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01226 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01226, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01226, MA 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahconah Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-1330
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Craneville
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0209
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01226, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01226, MA include Wahconah Regional High School, Craneville and Nessacus Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01226?
3 public schools are located in 01226.
What percentage of students in 01226 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 01226 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01226?
01226 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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