For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,125 students in Chicopee, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chicopee, MA are Bowie and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicopee, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Chicopee have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chicopee, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowie
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 D.a.r.e. Way
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 594-3532
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 594-3532
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 Memorial Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3501
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3526
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3526
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
66 Macek Drive
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3597
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3597
Gr: PK | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Chicopee, Massachusetts 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Gr: K-3 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
134 Sprinfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 536-3201
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 536-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chicopee, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chicopee, MA include Bowie and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chicopee?
4 public preschools are located in Chicopee.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicopee?
Chicopee public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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