Shutesbury Elementary

Shutesbury Elementary is a public elementary school in Shutesbury, MA, part of the Shutesbury. The school serves approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 90.7th percentile among MA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 50% proficiency in math, 7 points above the state average and 62% in reading/language arts, 17 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $103,188, where 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 111 students, Shutesbury Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, Shutesbury Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Shutesbury Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.