For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 641 students in Quincy, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Quincy, MA is Snug Harbor Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Quincy, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snug Harbor Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
180 Old Colony Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Quincy, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Quincy, MA include Snug Harbor Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Quincy?
2 public preschools are located in Quincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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