For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,482 students in 02302, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 02302, MA are Brookfield, Downey and Gilmore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02302 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02302, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02302, MA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookfield
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Downey
(Math: 24% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
02302, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Champion Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
20 Union Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
59 Sawtell Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
150 Clinton St.
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Grades: PK-K
| 288 students
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Grades: 9-10
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 02302, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 02302, MA include Brookfield, Downey and Gilmore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 02302?
3 public preschools are located in 02302.
What is the racial composition of students in 02302?
02302 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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