For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 public elementary schools serving 19,811 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 17% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Springfield, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
Magnet School
(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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet 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: #33.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
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: #44.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
Magnet School
(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: #55.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mary O Pottenger
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Homer Street
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43 Homer Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Alice B Beal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Tiffany Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Frank H Freedman
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Warner
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1212.
White Street
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1313.
Frederick Harris
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1414.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Grades: 5-9
| 501 students
Rank: #1515.
Libertas Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Grades: 6-10
| 411 students
Rank: #1616.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Grades: 6-12
| 631 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kensington International School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Thomas M Balliet
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mary M Walsh
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sumner Avenue
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2121.
Stem Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Alton Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #2222.
Edward P. Boland School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Springfield Realization Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Grades: 6-7
| 133 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Washington
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #2525.
German Gerena Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Glenwood
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Liberty
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Emergence Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-9
| 114 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: 1-5
| 32 students
Rank: #3030.
Springfield International Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Grades: K-12
| 1,520 students
Rank: #3131.
Daniel B Brunton
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Arthur T Talmadge
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Samuel Bowles
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #3434.
John J Duggan Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Grades: 6-12
| 815 students
Rank: #3535.
Rebecca M Johnson
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
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Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 8
| 95 students
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Grades: PK
| 135 students
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Grades: 8
| 221 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
New Leadership Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
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
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
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
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 47% (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, Homer Street vs. Rebecca M Johnson
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