For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,197 students in 01104, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 01104, MA are Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary O Pottenger and Edward P. Boland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01104 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01104, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01104, MA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Mary O Pottenger
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Edward P. Boland School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Liberty
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7299
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Samuel Bowles
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7334
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Glenwood
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Morrison Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7527
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
01104, Massachusetts 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 01104, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 01104, MA include Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Mary O Pottenger and Edward P. Boland School.
How many public preschools are located in 01104?
6 public preschools are located in 01104.
What is the racial composition of students in 01104?
01104 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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