For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 326 students in Amherst, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Amherst, MA is Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Amherst, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crocker Farm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Amherst, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Amherst, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Amherst, MA include Crocker Farm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst?
1 public preschools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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