For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 404 students in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in East Springfield are Mary O Pottenger and Samuel Bowles. 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield, MA include Mary O Pottenger and Samuel Bowles.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Springfield, Springfield?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.