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
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 草榴社区 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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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
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