For the 2025 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,024 students in Springfield, MA (there are 70 public schools, serving 26,904 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield Commonwealth Academy, Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Top Ranked Springfield Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope Francis Preparatory School![Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!]( "Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!")
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 Tuition 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.]( "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
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 782-5246
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Children's House
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Cooley Street KinderCare![Cooley Street KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Learning Center]( "Cooley Street KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Learning Center")
Daycare / Preschool
201 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 783-2323
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 783-2323
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
The Kid's Place Inc
Daycare / Preschool
594 Cottage St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-6617
Gr: K | 1 student
Mill Pond School
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Rd
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 237-0448
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo")
(Catholic)
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
Pioneer Valley Montessori School![Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo]( "Pioneer Valley Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1524 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 782-3108
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
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Gr: K-6 | 30 students
Rfk Academy School
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Springfield Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
797 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Square One @ King Street
Daycare / Preschool
255 King St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Springfield, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Curtis Blake Day School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
91 Old Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-0569
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-0569
Gr: 4-9 | 21 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Holy Name School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
37 Alderman Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 736-4235
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 736-4235
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Our Lady Of Hope School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
474 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 734-4125
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 734-4125
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students
52 Rosewell Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-9711
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-9711
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Trinity Nursery And Kindergarten (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
361 Sumner Ave
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 739-0028
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 739-0028
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Springfield, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield Commonwealth Academy, Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Springfield?
16 private schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private schools in Springfield?
Springfield private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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