For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public preschools serving 17,430 students in Bristol County, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Bristol County, MA are William H Taylor, Acushnet Elementary School and Leroy Wood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bristol County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William H Taylor
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Portland Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Acushnet Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Middle Road
Acushnet, MA 02743
(508) 998-0255
Acushnet, MA 02743
(508) 998-0255
Gr: PK-4 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Leroy Wood
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Sconticut Neck Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4073
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4073
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mildred Aitken School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Newman Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 336-5230
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 336-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
East Fairhaven
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 New Boston Road
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4058
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Freetown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Bullock Road
East Freetown, MA 02717
(508) 763-5121
East Freetown, MA 02717
(508) 763-5121
Gr: PK-3 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
George H Potter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Cross Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-8259
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-8259
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Spencer Borden
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
East Taunton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58r Stevens Street
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1330
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1330
Gr: PK-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Whetstone Hill Road
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3170
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 324-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Casimir Pulaski
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1097 Braley Rd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Palmer River
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
326 Winthrop Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5100
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
J C Solmonese
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Gr: PK-3 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Berkley Community School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 South Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 822-9550
Berkley, MA 02779
(508) 822-9550
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dighton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Somerset Avenue
Dighton, MA 02715
(508) 669-4245
Dighton, MA 02715
(508) 669-4245
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Joseph C Chamberlain
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Elwyn G Campbell
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Essex Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Ellen R Hathaway
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
256 Court Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jireh Swift
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2203 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
John Avery Parker
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
John J Doran
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
247 Elm Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Alfred J Gomes
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Henry Lord Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Amity Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Gr: PK-4 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
William S Greene
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Cambridge Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Hayden/mcfadden
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
361 Cedar Grove
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Emery Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
154 Gifford Road
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 678-8671
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 678-8671
Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
746 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-3926
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-3926
Gr: PK-K | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Spooner Street
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3230
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3230
Gr: PK-2 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
160 James St
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 223-1563
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 223-1563
Gr: PK | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: PK | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Bristol County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acese Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
803 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-4730
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-4730
Gr: 3-5
290 Allen Avenue
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 643-2165
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 643-2165
Gr: K-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
425 Brayton Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8320
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8320
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 23%
388 Depot Street
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-3233
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-3233
Gr: K-2 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
117 Hood Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Gr: 9-12
1975 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8220
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8220
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
112 Flint Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8215
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8215
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
101 Lothrop Street
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3205
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3205
Gr: 3-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Fall River Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 Oak Grove Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0809
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0809
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Fall River Alternative Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2585 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4650
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Gr: 12 | 1 student
160 Osborn Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8275
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8275
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
286 Sprague Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8315
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8315
Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
128 Hartwell Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8360
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8360
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 20%
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
726 Hicks Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8280
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8280
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
40 Clarkson Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8285
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8285
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1151 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 8%
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
330 Oak Grove Avenue
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8245
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8245
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1390 Tucker Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-3146
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-3146
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
152 Orswell Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8295
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8295
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
The Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
25 June Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Gr: PK-2 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 22%
439 Pine Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
360 Washington Street
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3235
North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 230-3235
Gr: PK-2 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
45 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8260
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8260
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
2 North Street
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-7565
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-7565
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
347 Main Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4055
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 979-4055
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bristol County, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bristol County, MA include William H Taylor, Acushnet Elementary School and Leroy Wood.
How many public preschools are located in Bristol County?
40 public preschools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bristol County include: East Fairhaven vs. Leroy Wood, Leroy Wood vs. East Fairhaven, Mary Fonseca Elementary School vs. William S Greene
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