For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 720 students in Watertown, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Watertown, MA is Hosmer. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Watertown, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hosmer
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Concord Rd
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Grades: PK-5
| 720 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Watertown, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Watertown, MA include Hosmer.
How many public preschools are located in Watertown?
1 public preschools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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