For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,997 students in Brookline, MA. The top-ranked public preschools in Brookline, MA are John D Runkle, Michael Driscoll and Florida Ruffin Ridley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookline, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Brookline have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Brookline, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John D Runkle
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Druce Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Michael Driscoll
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1187 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5471
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5471
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
599 Brookline Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5472
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5472
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brookline, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brookline, MA include John D Runkle, Michael Driscoll and Florida Ruffin Ridley School. Brookline has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Brookline?
5 public preschools are located in Brookline.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookline?
Brookline public preschools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Brookline are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brookline include: John D Runkle vs. Michael Driscoll
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