For the 2024-25 school year, there are 169 public schools serving 68,979 students in Hampden County, MA (there are 48 private schools, serving 5,938 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, Wolf Swamp Road and Minnechaug Regional High School. 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 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hampden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampden County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longmeadow High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Grassy Gutter Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4220
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Minnechaug Regional High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
621 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9011
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9011
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: #44.
Blueberry Hill
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Blueberry Hill Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4280
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4280
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
837 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4290
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4290
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Brimfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Wales Rd
Brimfield, MA 01010
(413) 245-7337
Brimfield, MA 01010
(413) 245-7337
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 Williams Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Stony Hill School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 599-1950
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 599-1950
Grades: 2-3
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Glenbrook Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4250
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1010.
East Longmeadow High School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
Rank: #1111.
Agawam High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Cooper Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0521
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0521
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Benjamin J Phelps
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
689 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0587
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0587
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Highland
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Grades: K-4
| 370 students
Rank: #1515.
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
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
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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
Grades: 3-5
| 31 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #2222.
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Charter School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
John R Fausey
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: 1-5
| 411 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wilbraham Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
466 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #2525.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: #2626.
Mountain View
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Hampden Rd
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5490
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5490
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Rank: #2727.
West Springfield High School
(Math: 45% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #2828.
Southampton Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #2929.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #3030.
Green Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38 North Rd
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-3996
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-3996
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #3131.
Mapleshade
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Mapleshade Avenue
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5485
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5485
Grades: 3-5
| 292 students
Rank: #3232.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA 01521
(413) 245-9644
Holland, MA 01521
(413) 245-9644
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #3333.
Woodland School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6598
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6598
Grades: PK-2
| 313 students
Rank: #3434.
Westfield High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
177 Montgomery Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #3535.
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
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Hampden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
38 Parkside Ave
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6463
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6463
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
1 Russell Stage Rd
Blandford, MA 01008
(413) 685-1350
Blandford, MA 01008
(413) 685-1350
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
40 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Grades: K-3
| 193 students
766 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Grades: 2-3
| 300 students
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 8
| 95 students
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Grades: 6-7
| 248 students
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
91 East Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Grades: 3-8
| 10 students
21 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4155
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4155
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
409 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-6626
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-6626
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
29 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4153
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4153
Grades: 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
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Grades: PK
| 135 students
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
54 Winsor Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Grades: PK
| 92 students
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Mass Career Dev Institute (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
140 Wilbraham Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
310 Main St
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6821
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6821
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
25 Dartmouth Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
94 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Grades: 5-8
| 450 students
43 Margaret Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4160
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4160
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
155 Highland Avenue
Russell, MA 01071
(413) 642-7130
Russell, MA 01071
(413) 642-7130
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
S.a.g.e. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Sage /christian Life Center
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Springfield Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
140 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Grades: K-12
| 192 students
90 Berkshire St
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Grades: K-12
| 475 students
85 Wilbraham Rd
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
486 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Grades: 4-5
| 328 students
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Grades: 10-12
| 183 students
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, Wolf Swamp Road and Minnechaug Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Hampden County?
169 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampden County include: Westfield Middle School vs. Dupont Middle School, Hiram L Dorman vs. Warner, Liberty Preparatory Academy vs. Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School
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