Academy Hill School is a coeducational private school located on Liberty Street in Springfield. The school serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade residing in the Liberty Heights neighborhood and the Springfield metropolitan area.
Academy Hill, which opened in 1986, is accredited by both the Association of Independent Schools in New England and the National Association of Independent Schools. The school sits on a 5-acre campus with a blacktop, playground and 17 classrooms including a science lab, music room, fine arts center and language-learning space.
Students at Academy Hill engage in math, science, social studies, literacy and world language classes. Both elementary and middle school students start learning Spanish or French in kindergarten, and they can also participate in Latin and classical studies courses as early as fourth grade. Fine arts and music classes are also part of the learning experience at Academy Hill, including instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture and graphic design.
In addition to academics, students participate in multi-age enrichment clusters based on similar learning levels and common interests. The school also offers before- and after-school programs and summer enrichment programs throughout the month of June.
Academy Hill School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1190 Liberty St,
Springfield, MA
103
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Melissa Earls
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Annual Tuition
$20,800
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
11
Part Time Teachers
5
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
59.7%
Female
40.3%
White
64.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
15.6%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
5.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.3%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/12/2025
I have to agree with a previous reviewer. Several of the better teachers have left, which left us with a void, particularly in the high grades. It is a very small school, so losing a few families in grade 6 or 7 has been a critical loss. And more are leaving this year. The board seems to focus only on the grades where they have their own kids. The principal is trying, but the resources are not there. We are moving on at the end of the year.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/10/2025
We love Academy Hill. The faculty and staff are fantastic. The facility is very modest, but the instruction inside is second to none.
4/11/2025
My experience with Academy Hill has been fantastic! My child is in second grade and has made impressive strides in just a short time. The small class sizes allow for personalized attention, which really makes a difference. What stands out the most for me is their focus on advanced learning and the u...
4/9/2025
This school is a nice, very small school in a relatively unsafe area. It has suffered an unfortunate decline since the previous principal moved on, however. The academic programs have been cut and enrollment is very low. Students in the upper grades are choosing to move on. This year, high school ac...
3/26/2022
AHS is a great school, being a student there I have nothing but high regard for the school. The staff and students are great there. The teaching is above-Par, as the teachers are always happy to help with work. My sister has a learning difference and the school is currently helping out by listening...
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Map
List Price Range
$202K - $450K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$304,781
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Average Household Income
$64,599
% of College Grads
16.1%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,399 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
41.0%
Homes for Sale
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$1,750 - $2,650 per month
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- 1.5 Baths
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- 1.5 Baths
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- K to 11th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 6th to 12th
- Private
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Academy Hill School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 1190 Liberty St in Springfield, MA. Annual tuition is $20,800. The school has a total enrollment of 103 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academy Hill School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $304,781. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Academy, Pope Francis High School, Springfield Commonwealth Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Academy Hill School.