For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in East Springfield are Mary O Pottenger, Samuel Bowles and Baystate Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 East Springfield, Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA include Mary O Pottenger, Samuel Bowles and Baystate Academy Charter Public School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield?
the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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