Community Christian School Photo

Best Hampden County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 private elementary schools serving 4,877 students in Hampden County, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Hampden County, MA include Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Springfield Commonwealth Academy, and St. Stanislaus Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
53% of private elementary schools in Hampden County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Hampden County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
(4)
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Gr: 6-12 | 412 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lubavitcher Yeshiva
All-boys (Jewish)
1148 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(718) 774-4131
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
1148 Converse St
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 567-8665
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joan Of Arc School
St. Joan Of Arc School Photo - St. Joan of Arc School Pre-K to Grade 8 Learning Rooted in Christian Values. Established in 1914. During the pandemic, tours are by appointment. Mask required for all visitors. Call 413-533-1475 to schedule an appointment.
(Catholic)
(1)
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School Photo - Our 5th Grade students proudly displaying the landmarks of England that they created in Social Studies class!
(Catholic)
(1)
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students Tuition listed
St. Marys Parish School
(Catholic)
27 Bartlett St
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-2388
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michaels Academy
St. Michaels Academy Photo - St. Michael's Academy welcomes students from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths and is located in the beautiful East Forest Park section of Springfield.
(Catholic)
153 Eddywood St
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 782-5246
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stanislaus Elementary School
St. Stanislaus Elementary School Photo - Kindergarten Science Lesson on the life cycle of butterflies
(Catholic)
(1)
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Academy Hill School
Academy Hill School Photo - Developing the Visionaries, Innovators and Leaders of Tomorrow.
(13)
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
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
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Community Christian School
Community Christian School Photo
(Christian)
409 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-3099
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
251 Shearer St
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-7560
Gr: 2-12 | 17 students
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
The Growing Tree Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
451 Russell Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-3398
Gr: K-1 | 15 students
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Mill Pond School
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo
(Catholic)
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
Pioneer Valley Montessori School
Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
1524 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Playful Minds
Special Program Emphasis
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Gr: K-6 | 30 students
Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
St. Mary's Academy
(Catholic)
56 Hopkins Pl
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 567-0907
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Springdale Education Center
Special Education School
317 Maple St Ste 2
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-0115
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Springfield Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
797 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Valley West School
Special Education School
(2)
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Westfield Christian Academy
(Baptist)
866 North Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-2748
Gr: K-8 | 138 students
White Oak School
Special Education School
533 North Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Sports: 5
Willie Ross School For The Deaf
Special Education School
32 Norway St
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 567-0374
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Hampden County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aditus (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
11 Glendale Rd
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-9494
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students
2112 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 827-4273
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
91 Old Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-0569
Gr: 4-9 | 21 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
63 South St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6857
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
37 Alderman Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 736-4235
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
331 Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-4352
Gr: K-8 | 81 students
901 Springfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
(413) 786-7980
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
20 Lathrop Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 734-8979
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Neari School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
70 N Summer Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 540-0712
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
474 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 734-4125
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students
52 Rosewell Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-9711
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
134 Springfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 331-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Tuition listed
90 Berkshire Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 543-1066
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
125 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-8166
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
361 Sumner Ave
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 739-0028
Gr: PK-K | 40 students

Overview

This County (Hampden County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
34 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,877 Students
91,736 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
559 Teachers
11,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
68%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1281
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,168
$24,795
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$3,048
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,260
$12,790
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$12 million
$52.27 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
146 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
516 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
327 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
3,007 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
59%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,079 Students
20,204 Students
% of Others Students
21%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Hampden County, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Hampden County, MA include Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Springfield Commonwealth Academy, and St. Stanislaus Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Hampden County?
32 private elementary schools are located in Hampden County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Hampden County?
Hampden County private elementary schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Hampden County?
53% of private elementary schools in Hampden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Hampden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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