For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 573 students in the neighborhood of Old Hill, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Old Hill are Elias Brookings, Springfield Public Day Middle School and William N. Deberry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Hill, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (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 Old Hill, Springfield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elias Brookings
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Public Day Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7281
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7281
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
William N. Deberry
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7582
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7582
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Hill, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Hill, Springfield, MA include Elias Brookings, Springfield Public Day Middle School and William N. Deberry.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Hill, Springfield?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Hill, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Hill, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Old Hill, 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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