Best Public Preschools in Waltham, MA (2025-26)

Best Waltham Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 876 students in Waltham, MA.

The top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA are William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waltham, MA public preschools have an score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Waltham, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

William F. Stanley Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620

Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Northeast Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740

Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Ezra C Fitch Elementary School (Closed 2004)

14 Ash Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665

Gr: 5-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 41%

Jonathan Bright Elementary School (Closed 2009)

260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645

Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Phineas Lawrence Elementary School (Closed 2004)

258 Trapelo Rd
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654

Gr: PK | 81 students Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA?

The top ranked public preschools in Waltham, MA include William F. Stanley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Waltham?

2 public preschools are located in Waltham.

What is the racial composition of students in Waltham?

Waltham public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).