Amherst School District, Massachusetts
Amherst School District is an elementary school district in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, for grades Pre-K to 6. About 38,182 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 38,182 ± 37
- Grades
- Pre-K to 6
- Type
- Elementary school district
- County
- Hampshire County
- Land area
- 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²)
- Median household income
- $66,968 ± $7,106
- Median home value
- $484,900 ± $21,231
- Water area
- 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²)
- State
- Massachusetts
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2501890
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.363534, -72.507291
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Amherst School District, largest first
- Amherst Town (city)38,182 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first
- Pelham School District4.9 mi east
- Leverett School District7.4 mi north
- Sunderland School District7.4 mi north
- Shutesbury School District7.9 mi northeast
These share a boundary with Amherst School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
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