The average student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts public preschools is approximately 12:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
8:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
194 Grove Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 713-5471
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 713-5471
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Erving Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
28 Northfield Rd
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Hawlemont Regional
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
10 School Street
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Shutesbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
23 West Pelham Rd
Shutesbury, MA 01072
(413) 259-1212
Shutesbury, MA 01072
(413) 259-1212
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Truro Central
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Anne T. Dunphy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Fletcher/maynard Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Guild Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
195 Leyden Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Haley Pilot School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
570 American Legion Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
3080 Hancock Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Kennedy-longfellow
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Perkins Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
50 Burke Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Provincetown Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
12 Winslow Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Rowe Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
86 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
40 West William Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-6500
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-6500
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
West Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
165 Webster Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8383
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8383
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Brayton
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Capt William G Shoemaker
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Clap Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
35 Harvest Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Condon K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
450 Poplar Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Conway Grammar
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
24 Fournier Road
Conway, MA 01341
(413) 369-4239
Conway, MA 01341
(413) 369-4239
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Crosby
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-9670
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Edgartown Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
35 Robinson Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Haggerty
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Rank: #24 - 5324. - 53.
Hanscom Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
6 Ent Road
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781) 274-0050
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781) 274-0050
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average public preschools student:teacher ratio?
The Massachusetts average public preschools student:teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts?
The best top ranked public preschools in Massachusetts include Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing, Abbott Memorial and Dr. Janice Adie Day School.
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