For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 685 students in Southbridge, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Southbridge, MA is Charlton Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southbridge, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Southbridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Southbridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlton Street
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Eastford Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Gr: PK-1 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southbridge, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southbridge, MA include Charlton Street.
How many public preschools are located in Southbridge?
2 public preschools are located in Southbridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Southbridge?
Southbridge public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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