For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,619 students in West Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Springfield, MA are John R Fausey, Mittineague and Tatham. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Springfield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Springfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 West Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John R Fausey
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Mittineague
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Gr: 1-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Tatham
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Gr: 1-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Philip G Coburn
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Springfield, MA include John R Fausey, Mittineague and Tatham.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Springfield?
6 public elementary schools are located in West Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in West Springfield?
West Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% 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 West Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Springfield include: Tatham vs. Mittineague, Mittineague vs. John R Fausey
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