Best Westfield Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,097 students in Westfield, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Westfield, MA are Highland, Southampton Road and Munger Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westfield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Westfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Westfield, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Southampton Road
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Munger Hill
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
35 White Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
133 Franklin Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 579-9400
Gr: PK-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westfield, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westfield, MA include Highland, Southampton Road and Munger Hill.
How many public preschools are located in Westfield?
5 public preschools are located in Westfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield?
Westfield public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Westfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Westfield include: Southampton Road vs. Highland, Munger Hill vs. Highland, Highland vs. Munger Hill

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