For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,560 students in Medford, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Medford, MA are Brooks School, Missituk Elementary School and Milton Fuller Roberts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medford, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Medford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Medford, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
388 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Missituk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hicks Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Milton Fuller Roberts
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Court Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Medford, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Medford, MA include Brooks School, Missituk Elementary School and Milton Fuller Roberts.
How many public preschools are located in Medford?
3 public preschools are located in Medford.
What is the racial composition of students in Medford?
Medford public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Medford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Medford include: Milton Fuller Roberts vs. Brooks School, Brooks School vs. Milton Fuller Roberts
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