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Best Springfield Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 56 public elementary schools serving 20,352 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 19% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Springfield, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: 3-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alice B Beal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Tiffany Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Warner
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
493 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Frank H Freedman
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
White Street
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 White Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Libertas Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Gr: 6-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Frederick Harris
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Hartford Ter
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7254
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Benjamin Swan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Mary M Walsh
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Thomas M Balliet
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Rosewell St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7446
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Liberty
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Arthur T Talmadge
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
German Gerena Community School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Stem Middle Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Alton Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Rebecca M Johnson
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Kensington International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
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: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Samuel Bowles
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Washington
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Washington Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7551
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Daniel B Brunton
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Glenwood
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Morrison Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Sumner Avenue
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Nye Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Glickman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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