For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,421 students in Somerville, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Somerville, MA are John F Kennedy, West Somerville Neighborhood and Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerville, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Somerville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Somerville, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
West Somerville Neighborhood
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur D Healey
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Meacham Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Winter Hill Community
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Sycamore Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Somerville, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Prescott Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 1-8
| 156 students
1060 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Somerville, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Somerville, MA include John F Kennedy, West Somerville Neighborhood and Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park.
How many public preschools are located in Somerville, MA?
6 public preschools are located in Somerville, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville, MA?
Somerville, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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