For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 704 students in North Reading, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in North Reading, MA are E Ethel Little School and J Turner Hood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Reading, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in North Reading have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in North Reading, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
J Turner Hood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298a Haverhill St
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in North Reading, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in North Reading, MA include E Ethel Little School and J Turner Hood.
How many public preschools are located in North Reading?
2 public preschools are located in North Reading.
What is the racial composition of students in North Reading?
North Reading public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in North Reading are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in North Reading include: E Ethel Little School vs. J Turner Hood, J Turner Hood vs. E Ethel Little School
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