For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 816 students in 01970, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 01970, MA are Bates and Horace Mann Laboratory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01970 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01970, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01970, MA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bates
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
53 Liberty Hill Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Laboratory
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
01970, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
New Liberty Charter School Of Salem (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 01970, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 01970, MA include Bates and Horace Mann Laboratory.
How many public preschools are located in 01970?
3 public preschools are located in 01970.
What is the racial composition of students in 01970?
01970 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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