For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 4,807 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, MA are Westhampton Elementary School, Anne T. Dunphy School and Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hampshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Anne T. Dunphy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Leeds
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: #66.
Hadley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #77.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
William E Norris
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
R. H. Conwell
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Rank: #1010.
Littleville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridge Street
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1212.
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 Gould Rd
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6236
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6236
Grades: PK-3
| 389 students
Rank: #1313.
East Meadow
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
393 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7199
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7199
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
57 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Grades: PK-K
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Grades: PK-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Grades: PK-1
| 265 students
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: 3-6
| 75 students
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Grades: 1-2
| 90 students
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Grades: K-4
| 175 students
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
147 Huntington Rd
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Grades: 1-2
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, MA include Westhampton Elementary School, Anne T. Dunphy School and Crocker Farm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hampshire County?
16 public preschools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hampshire County include: William E Norris vs. Westhampton Elementary School, Westhampton Elementary School vs. William E Norris, Anne T. Dunphy School vs. Hatfield Elementary School
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