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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Amherst Regional High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Wildwood Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Crocker Farm Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Fort River Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Amherst Montessori School

1 out of 5 stars

Not worth the money. There are much better Independent Schools within driving distance...

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What's it like to live in Amherst?

Amherst*MassachusettsU.S.
Median household income $58,466 $63,520 $51,660
Median home price $270,550 $288,780 $183,450
Cost of living (% of national avg)124% 127% 100%
Unemployment 7% 8% 10%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)354
Days per year with some sun: 192
Days per year with some precipitation: 121		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 32,020
* Based on zip code 01002
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