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Best Norfolk County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public preschools serving 12,337 students in Norfolk County, MA. The top-ranked public preschools in Norfolk County, MA are Delaney, Chickering and John D Runkle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Norfolk County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Norfolk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delaney
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 Taunton Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
(508) 384-5430
Gr: PK-3 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Chickering
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 Cross Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
John D Runkle
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Druce Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Michael Driscoll
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Cunningham School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Mabelle M Burrell
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16 Morse Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-1605
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Anna Ware Jackson
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
68 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1304
Gr: PK-2 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1322 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Tucker
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
187 Blue Hills Pkwy
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Clyde F Brown
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7 Park Rd
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7003
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 So. Franklin Street
Holbrook, MA 02343
(781) 767-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Joseph F Dipietro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-8001
Gr: PK-3 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Stall Brook
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Hartford Avenue
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 966-0451
Gr: PK-3 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Ralph D Butler
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Patrick Clark Drive
Avon, MA 02322
(508) 587-7009
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Hurley Dr
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Snug Harbor Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon
1187 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5471
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Daniel Feeney Preschool Center
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Rick Decristofaro Learning Center
180 Old Colony Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
1100 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-8000
Gr: PK-K | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center
137 Walnut Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-1003
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
George F. Willett
100 Westover Parkway
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6805
Gr: K | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
H Olive Day
232 Main Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
(508) 541-5475
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
John D Mc Govern Elementary School
9 Lovering Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3243
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph Osgood
210 Sohier Rd
Cohasset, MA 02025
(781) 383-6117
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (Lmpa)
275 Prospect Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 440-5802
Gr: PK | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
The Lynch Center
599 Brookline Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5472
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Memorial School
59 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5135
Gr: PK-1 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hill Elementary School
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool At Wellesley Schools
63 Hastings Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6222
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Rodman Early Childhood Center
960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5060
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Sharon Early Childhood Center
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Norfolk County, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Norfolk County, MA include Delaney, Chickering and John D Runkle. Norfolk County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Norfolk County?
37 public preschools are located in Norfolk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk County?
Norfolk County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Norfolk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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