Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a public school that integrates the unique Montessori educational philosophy within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is designed to foster independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, the curriculum encourages students to work at their own pace, promoting both academic excellence and social-emotional growth through hands-on, student-led discovery.

As a magnet school, Zanetti attracts families seeking a structured yet personalized educational environment that emphasizes self-discipline and critical thinking. The school community is characterized by a strong commitment to the "whole child" approach, blending traditional academic standards with Montessori principles that emphasize community responsibility and respect. Through its partnership with the Springfield Public Schools system, Zanetti provides a unique, choice-based public education option for local students, preparing them to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.

434

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	239
Black	93
Two or More	33

Hispanic
239 (55.1 %)
Black
93 (21.4 %)
White
69 (15.9 %)
Two or More
33 (7.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7400
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	38
Grade 7	25
Grade 8	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	54.4%
Male	198	45.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)