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Best Hampshire County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 4,807 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, MA are Anne T. Dunphy School, Westhampton Elementary School and Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hampshire County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anne T. Dunphy School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
New Hingham Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Smith Rd
Chesterfield, MA 01012
(413) 296-0000
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
William E Norris
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-0811
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Leeds
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Hadley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 River Drive
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-5011
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
R. H. Conwell
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5856
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Bridge Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Littleville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
East Meadow
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
393 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7199
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Gould Rd
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6236
Gr: PK-3 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Spring
57 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View School
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Gr: PK-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Plains Elementary School
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Gr: PK-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, MA include Anne T. Dunphy School, Westhampton Elementary School and Crocker Farm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hampshire County?
16 public preschools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?

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