For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 629 students in 01247, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 01247, MA are Clarksburg Elementary School, Abbott Memorial and Brayton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01247 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01247, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01247, MA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Cross Road
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-8735
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Brayton
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-3260
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 01247, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 01247, MA include Clarksburg Elementary School, Abbott Memorial and Brayton.
How many public preschools are located in 01247?
3 public preschools are located in 01247.
What is the racial composition of students in 01247?
01247 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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