For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,333 students in Peabody, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Peabody, MA are John E. Mccarthy, West Memorial and South Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peabody, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Peabody have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Peabody, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
John E. Mccarthy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Memorial
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Bow Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
South Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Maple St Ext
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
William A Welch Sr
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Swampscott Avenue
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5775
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5775
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Peabody, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Grades: PK
| 110 students
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Peabody, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Peabody, MA include John E. Mccarthy, West Memorial and South Memorial.
How many public preschools are located in Peabody, MA?
4 public preschools are located in Peabody, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Peabody, MA?
Peabody, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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