For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,211 students in the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Bay is Springfield Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bay, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Central High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7085
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
319 Cortland Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7345
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield, MA include Springfield Central High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Bay, Springfield 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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