Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Playful Minds
About the School
- Playful Minds serves 30 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The student:teacher of Playful Minds is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Playful Minds ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learn, Play, Grow, Discover.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Playful Minds?
The application deadline for Playful Minds is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Playful Minds located?
Playful Minds is located in the Memorial Square neighborhood of Springfield, MA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Playful Minds is May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Children's House (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 27 students
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Special Education School
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Catholic
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Special Education School
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 3
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Special Education School
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Catholic
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 12
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 27 students
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Catholic
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 12
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
Catholic
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
40 Wickett St.
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
9465.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
9465.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Barkhamsted Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
9466 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Latimer Lane School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Mountain View Rd.
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
9466.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Tootin' Hills School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Nimrod Rd.
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-7629
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-7629
9466.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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