Below Average

#379 of 388 private schools in MA

Springfield Sda Junior Academy

Elementary School

797 STATE ST, Springfield, MA 01109

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

4.2

Grades

T1 – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

4.2

Grades

T1 – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Massachusetts private schools

#379 of 388

In Springfield

#8 of 8

public schools

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About Springfield Sda Junior Academy

Springfield Sda Junior Academy is a private elementary school in Springfield, MA. Springfield Sda Junior Academy serves approximately 48 students, and covers grades T1-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Springfield Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 388 private schools in MA.

How it compares2.1 pts below MA schools

4.2

This school 4.2 · Below Average
MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 48 students, Springfield Sda Junior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Springfield Sda Junior Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Springfield Sda Junior Academy compares to 71 public schools serving similar grades in Springfield, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

This School

10.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

382

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.2

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 83.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.7% vs 0%

Springfield Sda Junior Academy Springfield Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Springfield Sda Junior Academy (this school)	—	48	14.5:1	4.2
Benjamin Swan Elementary	0.1 mi	499	12.2:1	5.2
William N. DeBerry	0.1 mi	424	13.7:1	4.8
Early Childhood Education Center	0.1 mi	188	9.9:1	5.8
Springfield International Academy at Johnson	0.2 mi	32	16:1	6.2
Rebecca M Johnson	0.2 mi	595	10.6:1	4.1
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield	0.6 mi	159	10.6:1	4.2
Springfield Public Day Middle School	0.6 mi	61	6.8:1	5.6
Emergence Academy	0.7 mi	231	10.5:1	7.5
High School Of Commerce	0.7 mi	1,060	9:1	5.8
Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg	0.7 mi	25	—:1	—
Elias Brookings	0.8 mi	289	10:1	7.5
Conservatory of the Arts	0.9 mi	303	10.4:1	6.3
Springfield High School of Science and Technology	0.9 mi	1,097	11.9:1	6.6
Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech	0.9 mi	72	12:1	4.5
STEM Middle Academy	0.9 mi	287	12:1	6.0
Milton Bradley School	1.0 mi	391	12.2:1	6.4
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy	1.0 mi	1,383	11.3:1	8.0
Springfield Transition Academy	1.0 mi	115	16.4:1	4.4
Margaret C Ells	1.1 mi	138	8.6:1	5.8
Veritas Preparatory Charter School	1.2 mi	615	9.6:1	5.5

Showing 20 of 71 schools. View all schools in Springfield

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C 2.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 28%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.0 / 10

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Enrollment 48

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 83.3%

Hispanic 16.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

797 STATE ST, Springfield, MA 01109

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Springfield Sda Junior Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Elias Brookings (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Milton Bradley School (rated 6.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Springfield International Academy at Johnson (rated 6.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Springfield, see our Springfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield	0.1 mi	499	5.2
William N. DeBerry Springfield	0.1 mi	424	4.8
Early Childhood Education Center Springfield	0.1 mi	188	5.8
Rebecca M Johnson Springfield	0.2 mi	595	4.1
Springfield International Academy at Johnson Springfield	0.2 mi	32	6.2
Springfield Public Day Middle School Springfield	0.6 mi	61	5.6
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield Springfield	0.6 mi	159	4.2
Elias Brookings Springfield	0.8 mi	289	7.5
RFK ACADEMY SCHOOL Springfield	0.6 mi	9	—
High School Of Commerce Springfield	0.7 mi	1,060	5.8
Emergence Academy Springfield	0.7 mi	231	7.5
Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg Springfield	0.7 mi	25	—
SPRINGFIELD COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY Springfield	0.9 mi	60	7.6
Conservatory of the Arts Springfield	0.9 mi	303	6.3
STEM Middle Academy Springfield	0.9 mi	287	6.0
Springfield High School of Science and Technology Springfield	0.9 mi	1,097	6.6
Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech Springfield	0.9 mi	72	4.5
Margaret C Ells Springfield	1.1 mi	138	5.8
Milton Bradley School Springfield	1.0 mi	391	6.4
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Springfield	1.0 mi	1,383	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,821

Median Home Value

$203,100

Median Rent

$1,112/mo

Population

31,418

College Educated

17.3%

Homeownership

45.9%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

24.3%

Median Age

29.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Springfield Sda Junior Academy

What grades does Springfield Sda Junior Academy serve?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy serves students in grades T1 through 8th.

How many students attend Springfield Sda Junior Academy?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Sda Junior Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Sda Junior Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Springfield Sda Junior Academy rank in MA?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy ranks #379 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Springfield Sda Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Springfield Sda Junior Academy a private school?

Yes, Springfield Sda Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Springfield Sda Junior Academy a religious school?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 86 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 56 Good Transit
Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: T1 – 8th
Enrollment: 48
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Hampden County
Phone: (413) 731-2220

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