📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCAS 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Springfield, MA Metro Area
MCAS 2024–25 · percentile among Massachusetts districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Longmeadow School District | Longmeadow | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Hampden-Wilbraham School District | Wilbraham | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #3 | East Longmeadow School District | East Longmeadow | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #4 | Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District | Southwick | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #5 | West Springfield School District | West Springfield | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #6 | Westfield School District | Westfield | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #7 | Agawam School District | Feeding Hills | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #8 | Monson School District | Monson | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #9 | Palmer School District | Palmer | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #10 | Ludlow School District | Ludlow | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #11 | Chicopee School District | Chicopee | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #12 | Springfield School District | Springfield | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #13 | Holyoke School District | Holyoke | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Springfield, MA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MCAS 2024–25 (Massachusetts) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Springfield, MA metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Springfield, MA metro area, the highest-rated is Longmeadow School District (Longmeadow), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd percentile of Massachusetts districts on MCAS 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.