Brightside–campus School in West Springfield, MA serves 70 students in grades 2 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program.
The suburban campus maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 13 teaching staff members.
The school's student body is 56.1% students of color, reflecting diversity in the West Springfield community.
Brightside–campus School operates as a co–educational institution with a focus on special education services.
Located near multiple private schools in Hampden County, this school provides an alternative for families seeking specialized education in a suburban Massachusetts setting.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brightside-campus School?
The application deadline for Brightside-campus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Brightside-campus School is Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Stanislaus Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School ![Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!]( "Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!")
(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
2.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
3.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Springdale Education Center
Special Education School
317 Maple St Ste 2
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-0115
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-0115
3.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
3.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School ![Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!]( "Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!")
(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School ![Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!]( "Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!")
(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
40 Wickett St.
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
9468.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Barkhamsted Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
9469.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Central School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
9470.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Henry James Memorial School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
9470.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Squadron Line School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
9470.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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