School District · Massachusetts
Amherst School District
📍 Amherst, MA · Hampshire County · NCES LEAID 2501890
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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District Mailing Address
170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2501890
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Amherst School District1 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Amherst School District?▼
Amherst School District serves 1 zip code: 01003. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Amherst School District rated?▼
Amherst School District has an overall rating of 7 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 66th percentile among Massachusetts school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Massachusetts only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Amherst School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 1,054 students across 3 schools for Amherst School District.
What grades does Amherst School District serve?▼
Amherst School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
How do I contact Amherst School District?▼
You can reach Amherst School District by phone at (413)362-1810 or by mail at 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Amherst School District
Amherst School District is a public school district serving 1 zip code in Massachusetts, primarily in Hampshire County. It carries an overall rating of 7/10 (Good), the 66th percentile among Massachusetts districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Massachusetts districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (413)362-1810 before making a housing decision.