For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,095 students in Salem, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, MA are Bates, Horace Mann Laboratory and Bentley Academy Innovation School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Salem, MA (2026)
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 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Bentley Academy Innovation School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Gr: PK | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salem, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, MA include Bates, Horace Mann Laboratory and Bentley Academy Innovation School.
How many public preschools are located in Salem?
4 public preschools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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