For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,345 students in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Brightwood are Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted), Brightwood and Impact Prep At Chestnut. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Brightwood
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7238
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7238
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Impact Prep At Chestnut
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield Legacy Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield, MA include Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted), Brightwood and Impact Prep At Chestnut.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Brightwood, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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