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

Best Amherst Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 326 students in Amherst, MA.

The top-ranked public preschool in Amherst, MA is Crocker Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amherst, MA public preschool have an score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Crocker Farm Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 50%

280 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1600

Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amherst, Massachusetts

Amherst, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Marks Meadow Elementary School (Closed 2011)

813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305

Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, MA?

The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, MA include Crocker Farm Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Amherst?

1 public preschools are located in Amherst.

What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?

Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).