For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,348 students in Westfield, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westfield, MA are Highland, Southampton Road and Abner Gibbs. 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 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westfield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Southampton Road
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Abner Gibbs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6418
Gr: K-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Westfield Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Gr: 5-6 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Paper Mill
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 Paper Mill Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6519
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6519
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Munger Hill
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Ave
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22 Franklin Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6424
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6424
Gr: K-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
133 Franklin Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 579-9400
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 579-9400
Gr: PK-4
Westfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
91 East Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Gr: 3-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
25 Dartmouth Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 Abner Gibbs.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westfield?
8 public elementary schools are located in Westfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield?
Westfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Westfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Westfield include: Southampton Road vs. Abner Gibbs, Abner Gibbs vs. Southampton Road, Southampton Road vs. Highland
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