For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,808 students in Westfield, MA (there are 6 private schools, serving 652 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Westfield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Westfield, MA are Highland, Southampton Road and Westfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Westfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Southampton Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Westfield High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
177 Montgomery Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #44.
Westfield Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Grades: 5-6
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Westfield Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Abner Gibbs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 706 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Munger Hill
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Paper Mill
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 Paper Mill Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6519
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6519
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Westfield Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 North Elm Street, Suite 401
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Ave
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Franklin Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6424
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6424
Grades: K-4
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
35 White Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Grades: PK
| 147 students
Westfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
38 Parkside Ave
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6463
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6463
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
91 East Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Grades: 3-8
| 10 students
25 Dartmouth Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Westfield, MA include Highland, Southampton Road and Westfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Westfield?
12 public schools are located in Westfield.
What percentage of students in Westfield go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Westfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield?
Westfield public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Westfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westfield include: Southampton Road vs. Abner Gibbs, Abner Gibbs vs. Southampton Road, Southampton Road vs. Highland
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