Best Public Preschools in Boston, MA (2025-26)

Best Boston Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,640 students in Boston, MA.

The top ranked public preschools in Boston, MA are Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Quincy Elementary School and Hurley K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Boston, MA public preschools have an score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Boston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Boston, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
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16 Charter Street
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 635-8545

Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Quincy Elementary School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
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885 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 635-8497

Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #33.

Hurley K-8 School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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70 Worcester Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489

Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #44.

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Charter School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
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1001 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300

Gr: PK-12 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Blackstone Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
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380 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8471

Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dorchester Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)

Charter School

75 Pleasant St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830

Farragut Elementary School (Closed 2012)

10 Fenwood Rd
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450

Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Young Adult Center (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

Suffolk Superior Court-rm 705
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133

Gr: 11 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Boston, MA?

The top ranked public preschools in Boston, MA include Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Quincy Elementary School and Hurley K-8 School.

How many public preschools are located in Boston?

5 public preschools are located in Boston.

What is the racial composition of students in Boston?

Boston public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Boston are often viewed compared to one another?