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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 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.
Public Preschools in Springfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), 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
#379 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)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 Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Swan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alice B Beal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Tiffany Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Frank H Freedman
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Warner
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7258
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kensington International School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mary M Walsh
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sumner Avenue
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1414.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1616.
German Gerena Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Liberty
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Daniel B Brunton
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Indian Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Arthur T Talmadge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Samuel Bowles
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #2323.
Rebecca M Johnson
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #2424.
Milton Bradley School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Mulberry Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7475
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7475
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2525.
Elias Brookings
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Glickman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Mary M Lynch
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Seymour Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2056
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2056
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Grades: PK
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
319 Cortland Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Grades: PK
| 138 students
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