Public schools in West Springfield, MA
8 open public schools with an address in West Springfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,998
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of West Springfield public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in West Springfield, MA: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,998 students, an average of 500 per school. The largest campus is West Springfield High (1,231 students), and the largest elementary school is Philip G Coburn (699).
Every listed school belongs to West Springfield. 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 11.1:1, lower than 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 districts and agencies serving West Springfield
Elementary schools in West Springfield
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ashley West Springfield | PK–KG | 148 | 8.4:1 | |
| John R Fausey West Springfield | KG–05 | 435 | 11.6:1 | |
| Memorial West Springfield | KG–05 | 189 | 9.2:1 | |
| Mittineague West Springfield | 01–05 | 110 | 8.4:1 | |
| Philip G Coburn West Springfield | PK–05 | 699 | 10.8:1 | |
| Tatham West Springfield | KG–05 | 277 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in West Springfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Middle West Springfield | 06–08 | 909 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in West Springfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield High West Springfield | 09–12 | 1,231 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.4%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black5.6%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 West Springfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,998 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Springfield
How many public schools are in West Springfield, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in West Springfield: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,998 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Springfield?
All listed public schools with an address in West Springfield belong to West Springfield. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in West Springfield?
West Springfield High reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Springfield, with 1,231 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Springfield?
No school with an address in West Springfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Springfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Springfield public schools is 11.1:1, lower than 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 West 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