For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,317 students in Concord, MA. The top-ranked public preschools in Concord, MA are Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Concord have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Concord, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alcott
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Willard
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Thoreau
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Concord, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Concord, MA include Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Concord has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Concord?
3 public preschools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Concord include: Willard vs. Thoreau, Thoreau vs. Willard, Willard vs. Alcott
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