For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 604 students in Newburyport, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Newburyport, MA is Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newburyport, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4431
Gr: PK-3 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Newburyport, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Gr: K-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newburyport, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Newburyport, MA include Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newburyport?
1 public preschools are located in Newburyport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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