Public schools in Springfield, MA
69 open public schools with an address in Springfield, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
69
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
27,023
69 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
7
6 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Springfield public schools
The federal directory lists 69 public schools in Springfield, MA: 35 elementary, 13 middle, 16 high, 5 combined or other. The 69 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 27,023 students, an average of 392 per school. The largest campus is Springfield Central High (1,983 students), and the largest elementary school is German Gerena Community School (621).
Springfield operates the most schools here (62), plus 7 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 7 charter schools, 6 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 17 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 10 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 8 of 17 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Springfield
Springfield
Public school district
62 schools in Springfield · 64 total
Baystate Academy Charter Public School (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Springfield
Libertas Academy Charter School (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Springfield
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence (Distri
Independent charter agency
1 school in Springfield
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield (Dis
Independent charter agency
1 school in Springfield
Springfield International Charter (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Springfield
Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Springfield
Veritas Preparatory Charter School (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Springfield
Elementary schools in Springfield
35| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School Springfield · Magnet | PK–08 | 432 | 13.8:1 | |
| Alice B Beal Elementary Springfield | PK–05 | 292 | 11.9:1 | |
| Arthur T Talmadge Springfield | PK–05 | 196 | 8.4:1 | |
| Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield | PK–05 | 486 | 12.6:1 | |
| Brightwood Springfield | PK–05 | 456 | 14.5:1 | |
| Daniel B Brunton Springfield | PK–05 | 314 | 10.7:1 | |
| Early Childhood Education Center Springfield | PK–KG | 165 | 9:1 | |
| Edward P. Boland School Springfield | PK–05 | 587 | 12.8:1 | |
| Elias Brookings Springfield | PK–05 | 304 | 10.3:1 | |
| Frank H Freedman Springfield | PK–05 | 252 | 13:1 | |
| Frederick Harris Springfield | PK–05 | 570 | 12.2:1 | |
| German Gerena Community School Springfield · Magnet | PK–05 | 621 | 11.1:1 | |
| Glenwood Springfield | PK–05 | 275 | 11.7:1 | |
| Glickman Elementary Springfield | PK–05 | 310 | 9.9:1 | |
| Hiram L Dorman Springfield | PK–05 | 279 | 13.6:1 | |
| Kensington International School Springfield | PK–05 | 278 | 12.9:1 | |
| Liberty Springfield | PK–05 | 238 | 12.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Springfield | PK–05 | 431 | 12.9:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence (Distri · Charter | KG–05 | 354 | 9.6:1 | |
| Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School Springfield | PK–05 | 304 | 11.5:1 | |
| Mary M Lynch Springfield | PK–05 | 216 | 11.4:1 | |
| Mary M Walsh Springfield | PK–05 | 232 | 8.5:1 | |
| Mary O Pottenger Springfield | PK–05 | 365 | 10.9:1 | |
| Milton Bradley School Springfield | PK–05 | 385 | 11.4:1 | |
| Rebecca M Johnson Springfield | PK–05 | 589 | 10.8:1 | |
| Samuel Bowles Springfield | PK–05 | 325 | 10.4:1 | |
| Springfield International Academy at Johnson Springfield | 03–05 | 38 | 17.4:1 | |
| Springfield Preparatory Charter School Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) · Charter | KG–08 | 486 | 11.3:1 | |
| Springfield Public Day Elementary School Springfield | PK–05 | 33 | 3.5:1 | |
| Sumner Avenue Springfield | PK–05 | 490 | 10.3:1 | |
| Thomas M Balliet Springfield | PK–05 | 291 | 13.6:1 | |
| Warner Springfield | PK–05 | 234 | 9:1 | |
| Washington Springfield | PK–05 | 430 | 11.4:1 | |
| White Street Springfield | PK–05 | 378 | 9.8:1 | |
| William N. DeBerry Springfield | PK–05 | 483 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Springfield
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) Springfield | 06–08 | 265 | 9.5:1 | |
| Forest Park Middle Springfield | 06–08 | 282 | 10.3:1 | |
| Impact Prep at Chestnut Springfield | 06–08 | 278 | 15.2:1 | |
| John F Kennedy Middle Springfield | 06–08 | 366 | 9.3:1 | |
| Kiley Academy Springfield | 06–08 | 268 | 11:1 | |
| Kiley Prep Springfield | 06–08 | 298 | 11.9:1 | |
| South End Middle School Springfield | 06–08 | 163 | 9:1 | |
| Springfield Legacy Academy Springfield | 06–08 | 299 | 11.1:1 | |
| Springfield Middle School Springfield | 06–08 | 18 | 4:1 | |
| Springfield Public Day Middle School Springfield | 06–08 | 60 | 6.5:1 | |
| STEM Middle Academy Springfield · Magnet | 06–08 | 269 | 11.2:1 | |
| Van Sickle Academy Springfield | 06–08 | 262 | 11.4:1 | |
| Van Sickle Prep Springfield | 06–08 | 206 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Springfield
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Academy Charter Public School Baystate Academy Charter Public School (District) · Charter | 06–12 | 388 | 6.7:1 | |
| Conservatory of the Arts Springfield · Magnet | 06–12 | 296 | 10.5:1 | |
| Emergence Academy Springfield | 06–12 | 382 | 12.1:1 | |
| Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg Springfield · Alternative School | 09–12 | 25 | 2,500:1 | |
| High School Of Commerce Springfield | 09–12 | 966 | 10.9:1 | |
| John J Duggan Academy Springfield · Magnet | 06–12 | 823 | 11.8:1 | |
| Libertas Academy Charter School Libertas Academy Charter School (District) · Charter | 06–12 | 563 | 7.8:1 | |
| Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield (Dis · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 158 | 13.7:1 | |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Springfield · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,382 | 11.8:1 | |
| Springfield Central High Springfield | 09–12 | 1,983 | 12.2:1 | |
| Springfield High School Springfield | 09–12 | 237 | 12.6:1 | |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology Springfield | 09–12 | 1,091 | 12.3:1 | |
| Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech Springfield | 09–12 | 95 | 13.1:1 | |
| Springfield Public Day High School Springfield | 09–12 | 65 | 6.3:1 | |
| The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning Springfield · Magnet | 06–12 | 593 | 11:1 | |
| Veritas Preparatory Charter School Veritas Preparatory Charter School (District) · Charter | 05–12 | 712 | 9.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Springfield
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balliet Preschool Springfield | PK–PK | 99 | 8.8:1 | |
| Margaret C Ells Springfield | PK–PK | 141 | 7.7:1 | |
| Springfield International Charter School Springfield International Charter (District) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,511 | 16.4:1 | |
| Springfield Transition Academy Springfield · Special Education School | UG–UG | 110 | 18.3:1 | |
| The Springfield Virtual School Springfield · Virtual | PK–12 | 250 | 8.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic68%
- Black18.6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 69 Springfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (27,023 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Springfield
How many public schools are in Springfield, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 69 open public schools with a location address in Springfield: 35 elementary, 13 middle, 16 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 27,023 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Springfield?
Schools with an address in Springfield belong to 8 education agencies, led by Springfield (62 schools), Baystate Academy Charter Public School (District) (1 school), Libertas Academy Charter School (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 Springfield?
Springfield Central High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Springfield, with 1,983 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Springfield?
Yes. 7 of the 69 public schools in Springfield are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Baystate Academy Charter Public School, Libertas Academy Charter School, Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Springfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Springfield 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 Springfield 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