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Massachusetts Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts

The average student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts public preschools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1 8:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2005-2025)

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
28 Walker St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
86 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Warwick Community School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
41 Winchester Road
Warwick, MA 01378
(978) 544-6310
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Erving Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
28 Northfield Rd
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Truro Central
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
165 Webster Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8383
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Anne T. Dunphy School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
450 Poplar Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Edgartown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
35 Robinson Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Fletcher/maynard Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Kennedy-longfellow
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Rollins Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-K
451 Howard Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8190
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Shutesbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
23 West Pelham Rd
Shutesbury, MA 01072
(413) 259-1212
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Stearns
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
75 Lebanon Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9554
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Sunderland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
1 Swampfield Drive
Sunderland, MA 01375
(413) 665-1151
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
West Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
West Zone Early Learning Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-1
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Brookline Early Education Program At Putterham
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
194 Grove Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 713-5471
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-4
147 Depot Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Condon K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Conway Grammar
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
24 Fournier Road
Conway, MA 01341
(413) 369-4239
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Cunniff
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
246 Warren Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Curley K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
493 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Daniel Feeney Preschool Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Eastham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
200 Schoolhouse Road
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Haggerty
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Haley Pilot School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
570 American Legion Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
3080 Hancock Road
Lanesborough, MA 01237
(413) 738-5676
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Hanscom School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
6 Ent Road
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
(781) 274-0050
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Hawlemont Regional
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
10 School Street
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
Rank: #22 - 4622. - 46.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-1
1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
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