For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in South End are Veritas Preparatory Charter School and South End Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 South End, Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-10 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
South End Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2442
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2442
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA include Veritas Preparatory Charter School and South End Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield?
the neighborhood of South End, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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