Playful Minds serves 30 students in grades Kindergarten-6. The student:teacher of Playful Minds is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Playful Minds ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Playful Minds?
The application deadline for Playful Minds is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Playful Minds located?
Playful Minds is located in the Memorial Square neighborhood of Springfield, MA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Playful Minds is May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Children's House (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
Grades: K | 27 students 0.7 miles 118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
0.7
K
27
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 39 students 1.1 miles 511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
1.1
K-12
39
Grades: 4-12 | 84 students 1.6 miles 269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
1.6
4-12
84
Grades: PK-8 | 325 students 1.7 miles 534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.7
PK-8
325
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 239 students 1.7 miles 75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
1.7
PK-8
239
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