For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,197 students in 01104, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 01104, MA are Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary O Pottenger and Edward P. Boland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01104 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01104, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01104, MA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glenwood
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Morrison Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #66.
Samuel Bowles
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
01104, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 01104, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 01104, MA include Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary O Pottenger and Edward P. Boland School.
How many public preschools are located in 01104?
6 public preschools are located in 01104.
What is the racial composition of students in 01104?
01104 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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