For the 2024 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public preschools serving 2,298 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Massachusetts are Vinson-owen Elementary School, E Ethel Little School and Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vinson-owen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Morris
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5570
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Dighton Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Community Day Charter Public School - R. Kingman Webster
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Main Street
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-5842
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Massachusetts include Vinson-owen Elementary School, E Ethel Little School and Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Massachusetts?
8 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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