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Best Springfield Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 4,172 students in Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Springfield, MA are Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield, Springfield Preparatory Charter School and Libertas Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Springfield, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Libertas Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Gr: 6-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-11 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Dorset Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 214-7806
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Springfield, MA?
How many public charter schools are located in Springfield?
7 public charter schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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