For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 876 students in Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA are William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waltham, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waltham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F. Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Waltham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14 Ash Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Gr: 5-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 41%
260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
258 Trapelo Rd
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Gr: PK | 81 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA include William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waltham?
2 public preschools are located in Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham?
Waltham public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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