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Best Springfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Pope Francis Preparatory School, St. Michaels Academy, and Pioneer Valley Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
38% of private schools in Springfield, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Springfield Private 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
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
Pope Francis Preparatory School
Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
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.
(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
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
Children's House
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Cooley Street KinderCare
Cooley Street KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
201 Cooley St.
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
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
The Kid's Place Inc
Daycare / Preschool
594 Cottage St
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
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
Rfk Academy School
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
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
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Square One @ King Street
Daycare / Preschool
255 King St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
91 Old Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-0569
Gr: 4-9 | 21 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
37 Alderman Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 736-4235
Gr: PK-8 | 250 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
361 Sumner Ave
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 739-0028
Gr: PK-K | 40 students

Overview

This Town (Springfield)
This State (MA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,024 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
181 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
67%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1289

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,963
$26,482
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$2,893
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,700
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$85.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
246 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
625 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
30%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 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
919 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
45%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Springfield, MA include Pope Francis Preparatory School, St. Michaels Academy, and Pioneer Valley Christian Academy.
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 31%.
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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
38% of private schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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