For the 2025 school year, there are 164 public schools serving 68,509 students in Hampden County, MA (there are , serving 5,958 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hampden County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampden County, MA are Longmeadow High School, Minnechaug Regional High School and Wolf Swamp Road. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampden County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hampden County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longmeadow High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Grassy Gutter Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4220
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Minnechaug Regional High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
621 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9011
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9011
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Wolf Swamp Road
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
62 Wolf Swamp Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4270
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4270
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Brimfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Wales Rd
Brimfield, MA 01010
(413) 245-7337
Brimfield, MA 01010
(413) 245-7337
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Blueberry Hill
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Blueberry Hill Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4280
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4280
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Center
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
837 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4290
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4290
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Glenbrook Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4250
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 Williams Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
East Longmeadow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Maple Street
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5460
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Stony Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 599-1950
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 599-1950
Gr: 2-3 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Agawam High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Cooper Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0521
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0521
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Ludlow Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9001
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9001
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
John R Fausey
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Gr: 1-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Birchland Park
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5480
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5480
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7285
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: 3-5 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield Public Day High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Berkshire Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
West Springfield High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
(413) 685-1360
Chester, MA 01011
(413) 685-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2424.
Wilbraham Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
466 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Benjamin J Phelps
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
689 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0587
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0587
Gr: K-4 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2727.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA 01521
(413) 245-9644
Holland, MA 01521
(413) 245-9644
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2828.
Westfield High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Montgomery Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Gr: 9-12 | 1,006 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Green Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38 North Rd
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-3996
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-3996
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3030.
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Soule Road
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9311
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9311
Gr: 4-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3333.
Mountain View
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Hampden Rd
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5490
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5490
Gr: 3-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3434.
Hampden Charter School Of Science East
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Johnson Rd
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Highland
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Hampden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
40 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Gr: K-3 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 42%
766 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Gr: 2-3 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 8 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Gr: 6-7 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
91 East Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Gr: 3-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
21 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4155
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4155
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
409 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-6626
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-6626
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
29 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4153
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4153
Gr: 1 | 17 students
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Gr: PK | 135 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
54 Winsor Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Mass Career Dev Institute (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
140 Wilbraham Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 94%
25 Dartmouth Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
New Leadership Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Gr: 6-12 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
134 Sprinfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 536-3201
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 536-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 98%
94 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
43 Margaret Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4160
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4160
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Gr: K-8
155 Highland Avenue
Russell, MA 01071
(413) 642-7130
Russell, MA 01071
(413) 642-7130
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
S.a.g.e. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Sage /christian Life Center
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Springfield Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
140 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Gr: K-12 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 79%
90 Berkshire St
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
85 Wilbraham Rd
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampden County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Hampden County, MA include Longmeadow High School, Minnechaug Regional High School and Wolf Swamp Road.
How many public schools are located in Hampden County?
164 public schools are located in Hampden County.
What percentage of students in Hampden County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hampden County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampden County?
Hampden County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampden County include: M Marcus Kiley Middle School vs. John J Duggan Academy, Westfield Middle School vs. Dupont Middle School, Hiram L Dorman vs. Warner
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