For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,190 students in 01104, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 139 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 01104, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01104, MA are Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield Preparatory Charter School and Mary O Pottenger. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01104 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01104, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01104, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Liberty
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Samuel Bowles
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Nye Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Van Sickle Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Van Sickle Prep
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01104, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01104, MA include Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield Preparatory Charter School and Mary O Pottenger.
How many public schools are located in 01104?
12 public schools are located in 01104.
What percentage of students in 01104 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 01104 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01104?
01104 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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