For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 908 students in Waltham, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA are William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waltham, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waltham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F. Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA include William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waltham?
2 public preschools are located in Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham?
Waltham public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Waltham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waltham include: William F. Stanley Elementary School vs. Northeast Elementary School
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