For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,070 students in 01118, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 883 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 01118, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01118, MA are Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School, Frederick Harris and Arthur T Talmadge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01118 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01118, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01118, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Harris
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Hartford Ter
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7254
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7254
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01118, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01118, MA include Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School, Frederick Harris and Arthur T Talmadge.
How many public schools are located in 01118?
3 public schools are located in 01118.
What percentage of students in 01118 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 01118 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01118?
01118 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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