For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 663 students in Danvers, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Danvers, MA are Willis E Thorpe and Riverside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danvers, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Danvers have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Danvers, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willis E Thorpe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Avon Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6946
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Riverside
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Liberty Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Danvers, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Danvers, MA include Willis E Thorpe and Riverside.
How many public preschools are located in Danvers?
2 public preschools are located in Danvers.
What is the racial composition of students in Danvers?
Danvers public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Danvers are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Danvers include: Riverside vs. Willis E Thorpe, Willis E Thorpe vs. Riverside
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