For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 904 students in Hingham, MA. The top-ranked public preschools in Hingham, MA are Wm L Foster Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hingham, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hingham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hingham, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wm L Foster Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hingham, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hingham, MA include Wm L Foster Elementary School and East Elementary School. Hingham has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Hingham?
2 public preschools are located in Hingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Hingham?
Hingham public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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