Best Holyoke Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,328 students in Holyoke, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Holyoke, 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.
Holyoke, MA public preschools 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 Holyoke 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 Public Preschools in Holyoke, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Jefferson Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Kane Rd
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Cabot Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
596 South Bridge Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
216 West Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Holyoke, Massachusetts

Holyoke, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
156 Cabot St
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
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
165 Sargeant Street
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
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1916 Northampton Street
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
Gr: 4-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1045 Main Street
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 Holyoke, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke?
6 public preschools are located in Holyoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke?
Holyoke 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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