For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,714 students in 01960, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 01960, MA are West Memorial, John E. Mccarthy and South Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01960 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01960, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01960, MA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Memorial
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Bow Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
John E. Mccarthy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Lake Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
South Memorial
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Maple St Ext
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Carroll
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northend Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4200
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 01960, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 01960, MA include West Memorial, John E. Mccarthy and South Memorial.
How many public preschools are located in 01960?
4 public preschools are located in 01960.
What is the racial composition of students in 01960?
01960 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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