For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,303 students in Fall River, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fall River, MA are Spencer Borden, North End Elementary School and John J Doran. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Fall River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fall River, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Borden
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
John J Doran
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Gr: PK-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
William S Greene
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Cambridge Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
300 N Eastern Ave.
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8421
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8421
Gr: PK | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8420
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8420
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fall River, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fall River, MA include Spencer Borden, North End Elementary School and John J Doran.
How many public preschools are located in Fall River?
7 public preschools are located in Fall River.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River?
Fall River public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fall River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fall River include: North End Elementary School vs. Spencer Borden, William S Greene vs. Spencer Borden, William S Greene vs. Mary Fonseca Elementary School
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