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Best Springfield Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public preschools serving 11,448 students in Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, MA are Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School and Mary O Pottenger. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Springfield, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #2626.
Brightwood
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7238
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Mary M Lynch
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 No Branch Pkwy
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 787-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Hiram L Dorman
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lydia Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7554
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
William N. Deberry
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7582
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Balliet Preschool
111 Seymour Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2056
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Education Center
15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Margaret C Ells
319 Cortland Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, MA include Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School and Mary O Pottenger.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield?
33 public preschools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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