For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,317 students in Concord, MA. The top ranked public preschools in Concord, MA are Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Concord have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Concord, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcott
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Willard
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Thoreau
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Concord, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Concord, MA include Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Concord has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Concord?
3 public preschools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Concord include: Thoreau vs. Willard, Willard vs. Thoreau, Alcott vs. Willard
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