Springfield Commonwealth Academy Photo - Field_Day_2024

Best Springfield Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 988 students in Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Springfield, MA include Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Springfield Commonwealth Academy, and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
50% of private high schools in Springfield, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Springfield Private High 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
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
Rfk Academy School
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Gr: 10-12 | 9 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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
988 Students
57,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
8,486 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
70%
Average Class Size
14 students
12 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
$36,075
$40,829
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,000
$5,653
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$27,641
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$112.36 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
122 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
326 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
33%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 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
418 Students
7,401 Students
% of Others Students
42%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Springfield, MA include Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Springfield Commonwealth Academy, and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Springfield?
6 private high schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private high schools in Springfield?
Springfield private high schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
50% of private high schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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