For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 242 students in Rockland, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rockland, MA is R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rockland, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 Summer Street
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-8336
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-8336
Gr: PK-K | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rockland, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Col Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockland, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockland, MA include R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in Rockland?
1 public preschools are located in Rockland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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