Sumner Avenue School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 554
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 254:1
Certified Teachers: 82%
45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7430
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
3/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness4/10
Community Reviews
This school is a joke! The best thing that happened to this school is Mr. Timothy Garvey. They have the worst staff and facility you’d ever experience. Their special education department is a joke so are the counselors. They are always in non compliance for not following IEP’s. And let’s not forget
Posted by a parent on 4/2/2026Summer ave is a wonderful, welcoming school. The teachers are simply amazing and so caring towards the children. They make the best of what little funding they have and I just wished they had more. I do wish they would give more homework but overall they’re doing a great job!
Posted by a parent on 10/18/2025My son comes home bruised and no one knows what happened And I'm so upset what do I do. I've called the school the bus ..this is crazy he's non verbal autistic..and it's outrageous
Posted by a parent on 9/18/2025This is a lovely school. My son was welcomed with open arms on day one. His needs were addressed immediately. Most importantly the staff conveys a warm, safe and friendly environment for the kids.
Posted by a parent on 10/29/2017I don't think it's okay to have kids sitting outside in the cold until 8:30am
Posted by a community member on 11/21/2014Nearby Schools
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Springfield schools - Sumner Avenue School is located at 45 Sumner Avenue, Springfield MA 01108. Sumner Avenue School is in the Springfield School District. Sumner Avenue School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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