For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,759 students in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sixteen Acres are Frank H Freedman, Mary M Walsh and Arthur T Talmadge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank H Freedman
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Mary M Walsh
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Arthur T Talmadge
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Daniel B Brunton
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,511 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Glickman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Mary M Lynch
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 No Branch Pkwy
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 787-7250
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 787-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Kiley Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Kiley Prep
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA include Frank H Freedman, Mary M Walsh and Arthur T Talmadge.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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