For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 872 students in Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA are William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waltham, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waltham, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William F. Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5745
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5745
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Waltham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Ash Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Grades: 5-6
| 281 students
260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
258 Trapelo Rd
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA include William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waltham, MA?
2 public preschools are located in Waltham, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham, MA?
Waltham, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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