Best Brightwood Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,345 students in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Brightwood are Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted), Brightwood and Impact Prep At Chestnut. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Brightwood
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7238
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Impact Prep At Chestnut
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Springfield Legacy Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA include Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted), Brightwood and Impact Prep At Chestnut.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

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