Best 01020 Massachusetts Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 878 students in 01020, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 01020, MA are Lambert-lavoie and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01020 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01020, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01020, MA Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lambert-lavoie
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Kendall Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Memorial Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Belcher
125 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3526
Gr: PK-2 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 01020, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 01020, MA include Lambert-lavoie and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 01020?
3 public preschools are located in 01020.
What is the racial composition of students in 01020?
01020 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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