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Springfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 34 public preschools serving 11,988 students in Springfield School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Massachusetts.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Springfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
67 Schools
567 Schools
# Students
23,914 Students
205,303 Students
# Teachers
2,186 Teachers
17,796 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Springfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
69%
30%
% Black
18%
12%
% White
8%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,004 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,466 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$574 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$657 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,004
$23,845
Spending / Student
$27,466
$24,602
Best Springfield School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Alice B Beal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Tiffany Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Warner
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
493 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Frank H Freedman
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
White Street
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Frederick Harris
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Benjamin Swan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Mary M Walsh
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Thomas M Balliet
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Indian Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Milton Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7255
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7255
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Liberty
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Arthur T Talmadge
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
German Gerena Community School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Rebecca M Johnson
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Kensington International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Elias Brookings
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Samuel Bowles
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Washington
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Daniel B Brunton
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Glenwood
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sumner Avenue
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Glickman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Brightwood
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7238
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7238
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Mary M Lynch
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 No Branch Pkwy
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 787-7250
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 787-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Hiram L Dorman
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lydia Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7554
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7554
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
William N. Deberry
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7582
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7582
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Seymour Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2056
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2056
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Gr: PK | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
319 Cortland Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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