2022 Best Schools in 01105

• Suffield, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.73 out of 5  238 reviews

Alum: I graduated from Suffield Academy in 2018 after attending the school for three years. Suffield is one of the most welcoming places a student could attend, with ample opportunity to get involved, improve on all aspects of curriculum, and meet lifelong friends. Suffield truly cares about their students and faculty. Even two years later I miss my time there, and continue to build on relationships I made at Suffield! As a Suffield Tiger, be prepared to engage in all aspects of the community, academics, athletics, the arts, and clubs. Students are encouraged to participate in the fields in which they excel in, as well as challenging them to try something new with overwhelming support! This is absolutely a school to consider for high school/college prep. If you are looking at other similar schools, you truly will not find one like Suffield Academy.... Read 238 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 410

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Easthampton, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  120 reviews

Parent: Both of my sons have had a phenomenal experience at Williston. They are both motivated students who have loved the combination of support and challenge that exists in the academic program at Williston. My older son will take his first AP class next year, and he is excited to take on that level of academic rigor. He is also involved with the arts, where he has loved his experience in the theater program. All the faculty members he has worked with have been incredibly supportive and have encouraged him to get out of his shell and try new things. He also loves the in-town location - his favorite spot is La Veracruzana (great burritos), but he also has taken advantage of takeout sushi, Pok-eh bowls, and plenty of Mt. Tom's ice cream! My younger son is more involved in the athletic program, and he has found the same level of support. Currently, he aspires to play two different sports in college, and he has received an incredible level of skill training and competition toward that end.... Read 120 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 460

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Springfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.69 out of 5  42 reviews

Parent: While sending my daughter to study abroad, I worried about her life and academics very much. However, the teachers and dorm parents in this school proved that my choice is correct! With the combined efforts, the school as a whole improved our daughters physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. This year, my kid is accepted by the Boston University, and I'm so proud of her! Without the generous help/recommendations from school teacher she couldn't get so many great offers, there is no doubt that SCA is one of the best boarding schools in the state.... Read 42 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 110

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Wilbraham, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  98 reviews

Parent: We chose WMA for its strong academic reputation noted for intelligent, caring faculty, a wonderful curriculum and diverse extracurricular activities but ended up getting far more! Our impression is that WMA somehow magically selects talented students from caring families creating an amazing student body full of smart but thoughtful human beings. This community quickly becomes a little family where the students support each other & feel cared for by faculty. WMA definitely has something for everyone. Not only was our son exposed to a vast array of Sports: Rugby, Water polo, Football and the Arts: Music/Theater but a myriad of other wonderful things. Most importantly though is the exceptional student body. It’s a nice balance between a “Mini United Nations feel” & Local Community Vibe blending perfectly students from this rural New England area and from across the globe. We were fortunate to host many students during breaks and now have lifelong friends throughout the world.... Read 98 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 425

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Springfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  167 reviews

Senior: The school has many good teachers that do truly care about the students' educational wellbeing. These teachers give helpful feedback and are always willing to put in extra time to help the students. On the other hand, there are also some teachers who do not give meaningful lessons, assignments, or feedback so the student cannot advance. The facilities and resources are exceptional and the student can truly strive in fields like science and art with the facilities provided. One thing that definitely needs improvement is the food. There was rarely any meals that students were excited to eat. A lot of the meals were those that students disliked.... Read 167 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 392

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• K-11

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 135

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Springfield, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  63 reviews

Parent: We were nervous about changing to PVCA, but everything we were nervous about has been addressed and we couldn’t be more happy with the school. We have 3 kids attending, the teachers have been amazingly responsive and love our kids just as much as we do! The academics are right on and as an educator myself, I am so happy with the learning taking place. My kids are safe, comfortable, happy and learning and growing in the Lord. Administration has been quick to respond and are forward thinking while upholding moral and ethical Christ centered values. My kids get more electives than they would in public schools in a culturally and linguistically diverse community! It’s such a warm welcoming community! The teachers have even shared their cell phone numbers and are happy to communicate regarding our children’s needs. I can’t say enough!... Read 63 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 344

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• West Springfield, MA•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: WOW, is all I can say about HCSS West! As a parent, we all want the best for our children but lets face it, it may not be achieved in a public school setting. For my child, it definitely wasn't and was looking for a new environment where he wasn't labeled any more. I did my research which showed both good & bad reviews. We went for a tour and talked to people. Since he was almost failing his core classes, he was miserable, and he fought every time he had to get ready for school, I figured what was the worst thing that could happen with the change? I just knew it was stressful and a miserable way to start every day. Day one, he came home and said he loved it which brought tears to my eyes. Never had we heard anything like that from his mouth! Never had we seen excitement to go to school! Never had we seen him make honor roll! Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this to happen but I am so happy it did. It may not be a perfect fit for your child, but shouldn't you at least try?... Read 16 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 359

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Springfield, MA•

• Public School•

• 5-8

• grade B

• Students 365

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  291 reviews

Junior: Has a lot of Honors, Pre AP and AP classes to choose from. A lot of choices for sports even if you're not that good at sports. The smaller sports teams just want to help you learn the game and get better. Some coaches and players can be too aggressive about winning. There are a lot of extracurricular clubs. You can find your place to fit in and have fun but it may take a while. The teachers care but sometimes they seem overwhelmed with all of the kids. You have to be willing to advocate for yourself and ask for help.... Read 291 reviews

• grade B

• Students 2,063

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-8

• grade B minus

• Students 432

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  175 reviews

Alum: Putnam prepares you for a career in the trades rather than for college. However, I'm currently in college because of the help of my teachers and guidance counselors. They really do go the extra mile if you approach them and tell them your plans (or lack thereof). With a good student government, I think you can have great memories of Putnam. Some teachers are tough, but they grow on you after four years of seeing them around. They're very strict on fights and quickly handle any drama going on. The school looks like a mall, it has a bank, a school store, and a cafe for visitors. It has a whole kitchen and dining area for culinary students, large garages for Carpentry, Auto Mech, and more. There are trades from Retail and Early Child Care to IT. If you're a hands-on person and want to have a close experience to the trades, Putnam is the perfect balance of Academic and Vocational education.... Read 175 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 1,393

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  194 reviews

Senior: I have been a student at The Springfield Renaissance School since 2015. I still remember my first day of sixth grade; taking in all of the different faces and hallways. Renaissance has always felt more like a fun summer camp than a school, to me. The Class of 2022 has such a great bond and every teacher I have met has prepared me for the future in a multitude of ways. Renaissance provides hands-on-learning and a sense of community like no other 6-12 grade school I've seen. Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renaissance community stuck together and became closer will providing the tools for college and beyond.... Read 194 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 650

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  22 reviews

Alum: I took advantage of the Gateway to College program at Springfield Technical Community College in the Summer of 2017. As I was preparing for my senior year at Springfield Central High school I wanted to test out a business course before deciding my major. I took an entry-level Economics course which I loved! My professor was very formal and treated both high school and college students the same. Due to the semester being held in the summer, the course material went by very fast. The formality with quick test taken skills learned in high school made it very helpful for me to succeed in the course. One thing I would like to see added to this program woud be a deeper explanation of credits and how they would transfer from this program to other universities/colleges.... Read 22 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 42

• Student-teacher ratio 43:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• K-5

• grade C+

• Students 444

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-5

• grade C

• Students 336

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-5

• grade C

• Students 392

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-5

• grade C

• Students 425

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: it was a good school i was a student there before (kindergarten - 5th grade) they made me the student i am today i'm doing really good, i'm in 7th grade right now but i do miss SOME of the teachers there but i never seen that school since i left but i hope everything is the same and doing better (Dalianis Rios <3)... Read 1 review

• grade C

• Students 654

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.1 out of 5  107 reviews

Senior: Springfield High school of Science and Technology was a wonderful school. Sci Tech has a plethora of great staff. The faculty members at Sci Tech strive for greatness. Many staff members go the extra mile for students. Doing things like staying after school or giving up their lunch break to aid students. At Sci Tech the overall atmosphere is extraordinary. My school has great extra curricular activities and clubs. Such as Band, Njrotc, and Anime. We have had various field trips and community events to showcase our voices and talents. When it comes to athletics our coaches and volunteers work hard day and night. To ensure students such as myself and peers balance academics and sports.... Read 107 reviews

• grade C

• Students 1,245

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• K-5

• grade C

• Students 407

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Middle School Student: i’m telling u forest park they now have the best math classes and even get your grades up for math to A++... Read 8 reviews

• grade C minus

• Students 711

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-5

• grade C minus

• Students 285

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade C minus

• Students 274

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Springfield Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

• grade C minus

• Students 30

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1