For the 2025 school year, there are 56 public elementary schools serving 20,045 students in Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, MA are Springfield International Academy At Johnson, Springfield Middle School and Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Springfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alice B Beal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Tiffany Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Warner
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
493 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Frank H Freedman
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
White Street
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 White Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Libertas Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Gr: 6-11 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Frederick Harris
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Hartford Ter
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7254
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7254
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-10 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Benjamin Swan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Mary M Walsh
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Gr: 6-12 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Thomas M Balliet
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Rosewell St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7446
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7446
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Liberty
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Arthur T Talmadge
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
German Gerena Community School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Stem Middle Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Alton Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Rebecca M Johnson
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Kensington International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Elias Brookings
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Samuel Bowles
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Washington
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Washington Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7551
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7551
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Daniel B Brunton
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Glenwood
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Morrison Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Sumner Avenue
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Nye Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Gr: K-5 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Gr: 6-12 | 831 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,478 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Glickman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Gr: PK | 135 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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%
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%
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Gr: K-8
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield International Academy At Johnson, Springfield Middle School and Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Springfield?
56 public elementary schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Springfield include: Hiram L Dorman vs. Warner, Brightwood vs. Edward P. Boland School, Edward P. Boland School vs. Brightwood
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