For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 768 students in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in McKnight is Rebecca M Johnson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rebecca M Johnson
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100
Grades: PK
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield, MA include Rebecca M Johnson.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield?
the neighborhood of McKnight, Springfield public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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