For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,042 students in the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Memorial Square are German Gerena Community School and Lincoln. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
German Gerena Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7314
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield, MA include German Gerena Community School and Lincoln.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Memorial Square, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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