Best McKnight Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 961 students in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in McKnight are Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield, Springfield International Academy At Johnson and Rebecca M Johnson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (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 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: 3-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Rebecca M Johnson
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA include Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield, Springfield International Academy At Johnson and Rebecca M Johnson.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield?
the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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