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Best Springfield Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 9,316 students in Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, MA are Springfield Middle School, Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School and Springfield Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Springfield, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Libertas Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Gr: 6-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-11 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Stem Middle Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Alton Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Van Sickle Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Conservatory Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 State St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7070
Gr: 6-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Springfield Realization Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Emergence Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-11 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Kiley Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kiley Prep
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
The Springfield Virtual School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Homer St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2011
Gr: 3-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
South End Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2442
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Springfield Public Day Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7281
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Van Sickle Prep
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Impact Prep At Chestnut
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Springfield Legacy Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield Middle School, Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School and Springfield Preparatory Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Springfield?
24 public middle schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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