Top 10 Best Hampden County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 5,463 students in Hampden County, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hampden County, MA are Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield, Hampden Charter School Of Science East and Hampden Charter School Of Science West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampden County, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Hampden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hampden County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Hampden Charter School Of Science East
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Johnson Rd
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
Grades: 6-12
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
Grades: 6-12
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
594 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 231-2722
Grades: K-7
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Sabis International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Grades: K-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #77.
Libertas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Grades: 6-9
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Dorset Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 214-7806
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Sprinfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 536-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #1010.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1111.
Baystate Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 456 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hampden County, MA

Hampden County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
38 Parkside Ave
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6463
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
1 Russell Stage Rd
Blandford, MA 01008
(413) 685-1350
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
40 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Grades: K-3
| 193 students
766 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Grades: 2-3
| 300 students
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 8
| 95 students
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Grades: 6-7
| 248 students
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
91 East Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Grades: 3-8
| 10 students
21 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4155
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
409 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-6626
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
29 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4153
Grades: 1
| 17 students
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Grades: PK
| 135 students
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
54 Winsor Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Grades: PK
| 92 students
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
140 Wilbraham Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
310 Main St
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6821
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
25 Dartmouth Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
94 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Grades: 5-8
| 450 students
43 Margaret Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4160
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
155 Highland Avenue
Russell, MA 01071
(413) 642-7130
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
S.a.g.e. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Sage /christian Life Center
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
140 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Grades: K-12
| 192 students
90 Berkshire St
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Grades: K-12
| 475 students
85 Wilbraham Rd
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
486 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Grades: 4-5
| 328 students
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Grades: 10-12
| 183 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hampden County, MA?
How many public charter schools are located in Hampden County, MA?
11 public charter schools are located in Hampden County, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampden County, MA?
Hampden County, MA public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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