For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public preschools serving 2,782 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Massachusetts are Vinson-owen Elementary School, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and E Ethel Little School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Massachusetts (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vinson-owen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
E Ethel Little School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Westhampton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Rank: #55.
Morris
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Winship Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Dighton Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Main Street
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
White Street
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 White Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #99.
Glenwood
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Morrison Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Massachusetts include Vinson-owen Elementary School, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and E Ethel Little School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Massachusetts?
9 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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