For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,484 students in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Sixteen Acres are Frank H Freedman, Mary M Walsh and Springfield International Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank H Freedman
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Mary M Walsh
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Grades: K-12
| 1,478 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel B Brunton
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Arthur T Talmadge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Grades: 6-12
| 831 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Glickman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Kiley Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Mary M Lynch
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 No Branch Pkwy
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 787-7250
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 787-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #1010.
M Marcus Kiley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 7% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Grades: 8
| 221 students
Rank: #1111.
Kiley Prep
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA include Frank H Freedman, Mary M Walsh and Springfield International Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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