For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,376 students in Westfield, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westfield, MA are Highland, Southampton Road and Westfield Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westfield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westfield, MA (2024)
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: K-4
| 324 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: K-4
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 171 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
| 315 students
Rank: #77.
Westfield Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18 Broad Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 564-9572
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 176 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 elementary schools in Westfield, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westfield, MA include Highland, Southampton Road and Westfield Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westfield, MA?
8 public elementary schools are located in Westfield, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield, MA?
Westfield, MA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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