Best Amherst Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 345 students in Amherst, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Amherst, MA is Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Amherst, MA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
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Amherst, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Amherst, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Amherst, MA include Crocker Farm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst?
1 public preschools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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