Academy Hill School Photo - Developing the Visionaries, Innovators and Leaders of Tomorrow.

Best Springfield Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,360 students in Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield Commonwealth Academy, St. Michaels Academy, and Pioneer Valley Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in Springfield, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Springfield 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
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. 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
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Gr: K-10 | 42 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
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
[+] 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
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,360 Students
91,736 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
11,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
68%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1274

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,100
$24,795
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$3,048
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,700
$12,790
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
73%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
173 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
214 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
15%
8%
# White Students
530 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
38%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
435 Students
20,204 Students
% of Others Students
31%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Springfield, MA include Springfield Commonwealth Academy, St. Michaels Academy, and Pioneer Valley Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Springfield?
10 private elementary schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Springfield?
Springfield private elementary schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
50% of private elementary schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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