For the 2025 school year, there are 3 alternative public preschools serving 1,249 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Massachusetts are Graham And Parks, King Open and Young Achievers K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham And Parks
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 Linnaean Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6577
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6577
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
King Open
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Young Achievers K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Massachusetts include Graham And Parks, King Open and Young Achievers K-8 School.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Massachusetts?
3 alternative public preschools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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