For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 333 students in Sheffield, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Sheffield, MA are New Marlborough Central and Undermountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, 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 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sheffield, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Marlborough Central
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-3 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Undermountain
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
42 Main St
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Sheffield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 326
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8754
Gr: PK-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sheffield, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Sheffield, MA include New Marlborough Central and Undermountain.
How many public preschools are located in Sheffield?
3 public preschools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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