For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,764 students in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Liberty Heights are Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning and Edward P. Boland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Grades: 6-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Emergence Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-10
| 231 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Rank: #88.
Van Sickle Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
Rise Academy At Van Sickle
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA include Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning and Edward P. Boland School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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