For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,948 students in West Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Springfield, MA are Hampden Charter School Of Science West, John R Fausey and Mittineague. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Springfield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Springfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Springfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Charter School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
John R Fausey
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: 1-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Mittineague
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Grades: 1-5
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #55.
Tatham
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Grades: 1-5
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Philip G Coburn
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
West Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Springfield, MA include Hampden Charter School Of Science West, John R Fausey and Mittineague.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Springfield?
7 public elementary schools are located in West Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in West Springfield?
West Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Springfield include: Tatham vs. Mittineague, Mittineague vs. Tatham, Mittineague vs. John R Fausey
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