For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,228 students in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Forest Park are Springfield High School, Springfield Preparatory Charter School and Alice B Beal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Forest Park, Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7285
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Alice B Beal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Tiffany Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7544
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
White Street
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 White Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Stre
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Kensington International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7522
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Washington
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Washington Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7551
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7551
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Springfield Realization Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield, MA include Springfield High School, Springfield Preparatory Charter School and Alice B Beal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Forest Park, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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