For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 394 students in West Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public charter school in West Springfield, MA is Hampden Charter School Of Science West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Springfield, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in West Springfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in West Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
West Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in West Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in West Springfield, MA include Hampden Charter School Of Science West.
How many public charter schools are located in West Springfield?
1 public charter schools are located in West Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in West Springfield?
West Springfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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