For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,328 students in 01040, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 01040, MA are E N White Elementary School, Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School and H.b. Lawrence School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01040 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01040, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01040, MA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Morgan Full Service Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maurice A Donahue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
01040, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Gr: 4-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Gr: 10-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 01040, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 01040, MA include E N White Elementary School, Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School and H.b. Lawrence School.
How many public preschools are located in 01040?
6 public preschools are located in 01040.
What is the racial composition of students in 01040?
01040 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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