For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 333 students in Sheffield, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheffield, MA are New Marlborough Central and Undermountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sheffield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Marlborough Central
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-3 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Undermountain
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
42 Main St
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Sheffield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sheffield, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheffield, MA include New Marlborough Central and Undermountain.
How many public preschools are located in Sheffield?
3 public preschools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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