For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,554 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Barnstable County, MA are Eastham Elementary School, Harwich Elementary School and Truro Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barnstable County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Schoolhouse Road
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Harwich Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Gr: PK-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Truro Central
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
East Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 Davisville Rd
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1052
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1052
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Ezra H Baker Innovation School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Route 28
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Bournedale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Ernest Valerie Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Gr: PK-2 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Marguerite E Small Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7975
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7975
Gr: PK-3 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Provincetown Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Winslow Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Old Craigville Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Gr: PK | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
152 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1520
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1520
Gr: PK-2 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
384 Underpass Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4545
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4545
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Barnstable County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Gr: K-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Gr: 5-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Gr: 4-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Gr: 5-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Gr: 3-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Gr: 1-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Gr: 3-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Gr: K-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Gr: 4-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Gr: 3-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Gr: K-2 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Barnstable County, MA include Eastham Elementary School, Harwich Elementary School and Truro Central.
How many public preschools are located in Barnstable County?
12 public preschools are located in Barnstable County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barnstable County include: Ezra H Baker Innovation School vs. Marguerite E Small Elementary School, Marguerite E Small Elementary School vs. Ezra H Baker Innovation School, Forestdale School vs. Harwich Elementary School
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