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Top 3 Best Springfield Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,064 students in Springfield, MA (there are 70 public schools, serving 26,761 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield Commonwealth Academy, Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
35% of private schools in Springfield, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Springfield Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
Springfield Commonwealth Academy Photo - Field_Day_2024
All-boys
(1)
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Grades: PK-12
| 346 students
Pope Francis Preparatory School
Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
St. Michaels Academy
St. Michaels Academy Photo - St. Michael's Academy welcomes students from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths and is located in the beautiful East Forest Park section of Springfield.
(Catholic)
153 Eddywood St
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 782-5246
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Academy Hill School
Academy Hill School Photo - Developing the Visionaries, Innovators and Leaders of Tomorrow.
(13)
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Children's House
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Cooley Street KinderCare
Cooley Street KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
201 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 783-2323
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Grades: K-10
| 42 students
The Kid's Place Inc
Daycare / Preschool
594 Cottage St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
Grades: K
| 1 students
Mill Pond School
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Grades: 2-12
| 14 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo
(Catholic)
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Grades: NS-8
| 137 students
Pioneer Valley Montessori School
Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
1524 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Playful Minds
Special Program Emphasis
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Grades: K-6
| 30 students
Rfk Academy School
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Springfield Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
797 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
Square One @ King Street
Daycare / Preschool
255 King St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
Grades: PK-K
| 161 students
Trinity Nursery And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
361 Sumner Ave
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 739-0028
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
91 Old Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-0569
Grades: 4-9
| 21 students
37 Alderman Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 736-4235
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
474 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 734-4125
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
52 Rosewell Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-9711
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Springfield, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield Commonwealth Academy, Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Springfield?
17 private schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private schools in Springfield?
Springfield private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
35% of private schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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