Best 01105 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,366 students in 01105, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 215 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 01105, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01105, MA are Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield, High School Of Commerce and Veritas Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01105 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01105, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01105, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
High School Of Commerce
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-11 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Elias Brookings
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Milton Bradley School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Mulberry Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7475
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Conservatory Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 State St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7070
Gr: 6-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Emergence Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-11 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
South End Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2442
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 01105, MA?
How many public schools are located in 01105?
8 public schools are located in 01105.
What percentage of students in 01105 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 01105 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01105?
01105 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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