For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 305 students in 01089, MA (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,360 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 01089, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in 01089, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in 01089, MA (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
01089, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 01089, MA?
3 private schools are located in 01089, MA.
What percentage of students in 01089 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 01089 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 01089?
33% of private schools in 01089 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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