For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,328 students in Mattapan, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Mattapan, MA are Ellisonparks Early Education School, Mattahunt Elementary School and Chittick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattapan, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Mattapan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mattapan, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellisonparks Early Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Babson Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-7680
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-7680
Grades: PK-3
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Mattahunt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Alabama St
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
154 Ruskindale Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8652
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8652
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Morton Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8731
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8731
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Mildred Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #66.
Young Achievers K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Mattapan, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mattapan, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Mattapan, MA include Ellisonparks Early Education School, Mattahunt Elementary School and Chittick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mattapan?
6 public preschools are located in Mattapan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattapan?
Mattapan public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mattapan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mattapan include: Mattahunt Elementary School vs. Taylor Elementary School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School vs. Young Achievers K-8 School, Taylor Elementary School vs. Mattahunt Elementary School
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