Public schools in Chicopee, MA
16 open public schools with an address in Chicopee, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,693
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Chicopee public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Chicopee, MA: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,693 students, an average of 481 per school. The largest campus is Chicopee Comprehensive High School (1,192 students), and the largest elementary school is Bowe (411).
Chicopee operates the most schools here (15), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Chicopee
Elementary schools in Chicopee
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Chicopee | KG–05 | 359 | 11.9:1 | |
| Belcher Chicopee | PK–01 | 245 | 11.7:1 | |
| Bowe Chicopee | KG–05 | 411 | 12.4:1 | |
| Bowie Chicopee | PK–05 | 260 | 11.1:1 | |
| Fairview Elementary Chicopee | PK–05 | 387 | 10.7:1 | |
| Gen John J Stefanik Chicopee | PK–05 | 392 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lambert-Lavoie Chicopee | PK–05 | 246 | 10.2:1 | |
| Litwin Chicopee | 02–05 | 343 | 12.2:1 | |
| Streiber Memorial School Chicopee | KG–05 | 229 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Chicopee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellamy Middle Chicopee | 06–08 | 776 | 9.6:1 | |
| Dupont Middle Chicopee | 06–08 | 683 | 9.5:1 |
High schools in Chicopee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee Academy Chicopee · Alternative School | 06–12 | 92 | 4.4:1 | |
| Chicopee Comprehensive High School Chicopee | 09–12 | 1,192 | 11.2:1 | |
| Chicopee High Chicopee | 09–12 | 918 | 10.6:1 | |
| Hampden Charter School of Science Hampden Charter School of Science (District) · Charter | 06–12 | 938 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chicopee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szetela Early Childhood Center Chicopee | PK–PK | 222 | 13.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic45%
- Black8.3%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Chicopee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,693 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chicopee
How many public schools are in Chicopee, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Chicopee: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,693 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chicopee?
Schools with an address in Chicopee belong to 2 education agencies, led by Chicopee (15 schools), Hampden Charter School of Science (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chicopee?
Chicopee Comprehensive High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chicopee, with 1,192 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chicopee?
Yes. 1 of the 16 public schools in Chicopee are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hampden Charter School of Science. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chicopee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chicopee public schools is 11.3:1, similar to the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chicopee guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities