For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 987 students in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Liberty Heights are Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Edward P. Boland School and Liberty. 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Liberty
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA include Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Edward P. Boland School and Liberty.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Liberty Heights, Springfield?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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