For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 305 students in West Springfield, MA (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,360 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in West Springfield, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in West Springfield, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in West Springfield, MA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
Gr: K | 27 students
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
West Springfield, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightside-campus School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2112 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 827-4273
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 827-4273
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
Make Way For Ducklings Nursery (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
20 Lathrop Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 734-8979
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 734-8979
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in West Springfield, MA?
3 private schools are located in West Springfield, MA.
What percentage of students in West Springfield go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in West Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Springfield?
33% of private schools in West Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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