For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 806 students in the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Metro Center are Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg, Libertas Academy Charter School and Milton Bradley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Armory Square Bldg. 19 Room
Springfield, MA 01102
(413) 755-4480
Springfield, MA 01102
(413) 755-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students
Rank: #22.
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: 6-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Milton Bradley School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Mulberry Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7475
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7475
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield, MA include Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg, Libertas Academy Charter School and Milton Bradley School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Metro Center, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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