For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,219 students in West Springfield, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 310 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in West Springfield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in West Springfield, MA are Hampden Charter School Of Science West, John R Fausey and West Springfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Springfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Springfield, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
Grades: 6-12
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
John R Fausey
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: 1-5
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
West Springfield High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #44.
Mittineague
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Grades: 1-5
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #66.
Tatham
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Grades: 1-5
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Philip G Coburn
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Grades: 1-5
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Park Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
88 Massasoit Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
Grades: K
| 197 students
West Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in West Springfield, MA include Hampden Charter School Of Science West, John R Fausey and West Springfield High School.
How many public schools are located in West Springfield, MA?
10 public schools are located in West Springfield, MA.
What percentage of students in West Springfield, MA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in West Springfield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Springfield, MA?
West Springfield, MA public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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