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#334 of 388 private schools in MA
Pope Francis Preparatory School
High School · Springfield, MA
A private high school in Springfield, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
99 WENDOVER RD, Springfield, MA 01118
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Pope Francis Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,906
Median home value
$243,800
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J Duggan AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Liberty Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Springfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pope Francis Preparatory School is listed in Springfield, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pope Francis Preparatory School
Pope Francis Preparatory School is a private high school in Springfield, MA, serving approximately 397 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pope Francis Preparatory School
What grades does Pope Francis Preparatory School serve?
Pope Francis Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pope Francis Preparatory School?
Pope Francis Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope Francis Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pope Francis Preparatory School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pope Francis Preparatory School rank in MA?
Pope Francis Preparatory School ranks #334 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Pope Francis Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pope Francis Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pope Francis Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Pope Francis Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pope Francis Preparatory School a religious school?
Pope Francis Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Phone
- (833) 999-7673
- Area population (ZIP 01118)
- 15,009
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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