Springfield has the third largest school district in Massachusetts operating 38 elementary schools, six high schools, six middle schools (6-8) and seven specialized schools.
The city also has several private schools. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield operates five Catholic elementary schools in the city
Also located in Springfield is The MacDuffie School, a nonsectarian school founded in 1890, and a non-denominational private Christian school. Pioneer Valley Christian School is located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood.
Springfield is home to three 4-year colleges: Springfield College, Western New England College and American International College. On the grounds of the former Springfield Armory is Springfield Technical Community College. The greater Springfield area is home to nine Colleges: Elms College, Westfield State College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Bay Path College, Hampshire College, University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Holyoke Community College.
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