For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Norwell, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Norwell, MA are Grace Farrar Cole and William G Vinal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwell, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Norwell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Norwell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grace Farrar Cole
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81 High Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
William G Vinal
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Norwell, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Norwell, MA include Grace Farrar Cole and William G Vinal.
How many public preschools are located in Norwell?
2 public preschools are located in Norwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwell?
Norwell public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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