For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,328 students in Holyoke, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Holyoke, MA are Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School, E N White 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 7% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Holyoke, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Grades: 4-8
| 192 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Holyoke, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Holyoke, MA include Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School, E N White 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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