The average student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts public preschools is approximately 12:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #22.
School For Exceptional Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Rank: #33.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Kennedy-longfellow
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Provincetown Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
12 Winslow Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Truro Central
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Abbott Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Erving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
28 Northfield Rd
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Fletcher/maynard Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Rowe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
86 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Shutesbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
23 West Pelham Rd
Shutesbury, MA 01072
(413) 259-1212
Shutesbury, MA 01072
(413) 259-1212
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Sunderland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
1 Swampfield Drive
Sunderland, MA 01375
(413) 665-1151
Sunderland, MA 01375
(413) 665-1151
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Tisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
40 West William Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-6500
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-6500
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Westhampton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Anne T. Dunphy School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Capt William G Shoemaker
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Chittick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
154 Ruskindale Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8652
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8652
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Clap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
35 Harvest Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Colegrove Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
24 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3250
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3250
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Conway Grammar
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
24 Fournier Road
Conway, MA 01341
(413) 369-4239
Conway, MA 01341
(413) 369-4239
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Guild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
195 Leyden Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Haggerty
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
3080 Hancock Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Hanscom Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-3
6 Ent Road
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781) 274-7721
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781) 274-7721
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-1
1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
40 School Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8681
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8681
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Lexington Children's Place
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5823
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5823
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
100 Decicco Drive
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Mary M Walsh
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Empress Ct
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 787-7448
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
150 Norfolk Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Morse
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6575
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6575
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
Mulready Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-4
306 Cox Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6170
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6170
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Rank: #16 - 4416. - 44.
New Marlborough Central
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-3
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
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