Playful Minds serves 30 students in grades Kindergarten-6. The student:teacher of Playful Minds is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Playful Minds ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learn, Play, Grow, Discover.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Playful Minds?
The application deadline for Playful Minds is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Playful Minds located?
Playful Minds is located in the Memorial Square neighborhood of Springfield, MA.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Playful Minds is May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Children's House (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 27 students
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
1.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
1.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Rfk Academy School
Special Education School
1 Federal St Bldg 102-1
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 507-2029
1.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
3.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
511 Main St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-5462
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
1.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 27 students
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
75 Pine St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-4131
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
1190 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 788-0300
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo")
(Catholic)
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-3616
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
40 Wickett St.
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-0713
9465.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
9465.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
9466 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Mountain View Rd.
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
9466.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Nimrod Rd.
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-7629
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-7629
9466.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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