Best Athol Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 571 students in Athol, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Athol, MA is Athol Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athol, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Athol have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Athol, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athol Community Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1064 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Gr: PK-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Athol, Massachusetts

Athol, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ellen Bigelow (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
129 Allen St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
494 School Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 6%
20 The Common
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-4969
Gr: K-5
1060 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2405
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
314 Sanders St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2410
Gr: K-2 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
245 Silver Lake
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Athol, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Athol, MA include Athol Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Athol?
1 public preschools are located in Athol.
What is the racial composition of students in Athol?
Athol public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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