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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hampden County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 162 public schools serving 68,509 students in Hampden County, MA (there are 43 private schools, serving 5,069 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hampden County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hampden County, MA are Longmeadow High School, Minnechaug Regional High School and Wolf Swamp Road. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampden County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hampden County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hampden County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longmeadow High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
95 Grassy Gutter Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Minnechaug Regional High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
621 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9011
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wolf Swamp Road
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
62 Wolf Swamp Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4270
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Brimfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22 Wales Rd
Brimfield, MA 01010
(413) 245-7337
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Blueberry Hill
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 Blueberry Hill Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4280
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Center
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
837 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4290
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Glenbrook Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 Williams Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
East Longmeadow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Maple Street
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Stony Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
675 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 599-1950
Gr: 2-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Agawam High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 Cooper Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0521
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Ludlow Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9001
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
John R Fausey
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Birchland Park
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5480
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687
Gr: 3-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Springfield Public Day High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
90 Berkshire Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
West Springfield High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
(413) 685-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2323.
Wilbraham Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
466 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Benjamin J Phelps
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
689 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 821-0587
Gr: K-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA 01521
(413) 245-9644
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2727.
Westfield High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
177 Montgomery Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6466
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Green Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
38 North Rd
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-3996
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2929.
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Soule Road
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9311
Gr: 4-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3232.
Mountain View
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
77 Hampden Rd
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5490
Gr: 3-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Hampden Charter School Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Johnson Rd
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
Gr: 6-12 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Highland
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Woodland School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6598
Gr: PK-2 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampden County, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampden County, MA include Longmeadow High School, Minnechaug Regional High School and Wolf Swamp Road.
How many public schools are located in Hampden County?
164 public schools are located in Hampden County.
What percentage of students in Hampden County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hampden County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampden County?
Hampden County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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