Rfk Academy School in Springfield, MA serves 9 students in grades 10 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 4 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this midsize urban setting.
Rfk Academy is one of several private special education options in Springfield, with nearby schools offering programs for younger grades and larger enrollments.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rfk Academy School?
The application deadline for Rfk Academy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Rfk Academy School is Springfield Commonwealth Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Springfield Sda Junior Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Square One @ King Street (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
797 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Square One @ King Street
Daycare / Preschool
255 King St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
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
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 137 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
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Pope Francis Preparatory School ![Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!]( "Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!")
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
2.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
797 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 731-2220
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 137 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
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 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
Square One @ King Street
Daycare / Preschool
255 King St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 732-9905
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
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
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 137 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
Children's House
Daycare / Preschool
720 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 782-4448
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
118 Riverdale St
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 739-2688
2.1 miles
Gr: K | 27 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
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76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
9463.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7717
9463.7 miles
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(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7712
9463.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(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
9464.5 miles
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(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
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