For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,097 students in Westfield, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Westfield, MA are Highland, Southampton Road and Munger Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westfield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Westfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Westfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6428
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Southampton Road
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6435
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Munger Hill
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6520
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
35 White Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6422
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
133 Franklin Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 579-9400
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 579-9400
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westfield, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westfield, MA include Highland, Southampton Road and Munger Hill.
How many public preschools are located in Westfield?
5 public preschools are located in Westfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield?
Westfield public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Westfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Westfield include: Munger Hill vs. Highland, Southampton Road vs. Highland, Highland vs. Munger Hill
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.