Top 10 Best Springfield Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 7,771 students in Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Springfield, MA are Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School and Warner. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Springfield, MA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Warner
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
493 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Harris
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Hartford Ter
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7254
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Washington
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Washington Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7551
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #77.
Mary M Walsh
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Sumner Avenue
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #99.
Daniel B Brunton
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Rebecca M Johnson
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1111.
German Gerena Community School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Kensington International School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1313.
Thomas M Balliet
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Rosewell St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7446
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1414.
Milton Bradley School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Mulberry Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7475
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1515.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1616.
Brightwood
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7238
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Elias Brookings
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lincoln
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Grades: PK-K
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Margaret C Ells
319 Cortland Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Grades: PK
| 129 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 8
| 95 students
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Grades: PK
| 135 students
140 Wilbraham Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
S.a.g.e. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Sage /christian Life Center
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
140 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Grades: K-12
| 192 students
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Springfield, MA include Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School and Warner.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield, MA?
20 public preschools are located in Springfield, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield, MA?
Springfield, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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