For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,554 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Barnstable County, MA are Eastham Elementary School, Harwich Elementary School and Truro Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barnstable County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Schoolhouse Road
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Harwich Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Grades: PK-4
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Truro Central
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
East Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 Davisville Rd
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1052
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1052
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Ezra H Baker Innovation School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Route 28
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Bournedale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Ernest Valerie Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Grades: PK-2
| 429 students
Rank: #77.
Marguerite E Small Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7975
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7975
Grades: PK-3
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Provincetown Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Winslow Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Old Craigville Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Grades: PK
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: PK-2
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
152 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1520
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1520
Grades: PK-2
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
384 Underpass Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4545
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4545
Grades: PK-2
| 229 students
Barnstable County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Grades: PK
| 102 students
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 5-6
| 919 students
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 806 students
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Grades: 3-4
| 111 students
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Grades: 1-4
| 174 students
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-4
| 276 students
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Grades: K-2
| 168 students
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-8
| 428 students
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Grades: 3-4
| 119 students
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
12 Winslow St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Barnstable County, MA include Eastham Elementary School, Harwich Elementary School and Truro Central.
How many public preschools are located in Barnstable County?
12 public preschools are located in Barnstable County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barnstable County include: Ezra H Baker Innovation School vs. Marguerite E Small Elementary School, Marguerite E Small Elementary School vs. Ezra H Baker Innovation School, Forestdale School vs. Harwich Elementary School
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