For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,348 students in East Boston, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in East Boston, MA are Bradley Elementary School, Otis Elementary School and Alighieri Dante Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Boston, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in East Boston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in East Boston, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Beachview Road
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8422
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8422
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 Marion Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8372
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8372
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Gove Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8529
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8529
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Webster Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8383
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8383
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
East Boston Early Education Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Grove Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-6456
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-6456
Grades: PK-1
| 196 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
343 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8466
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8466
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Guild Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Leyden Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #88.
O'donnell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Trenton Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8454
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8454
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Mckay K-8 School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Cottage Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
Grades: PK-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1010.
Mario Umana Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
East Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooke Charter School East Boston (Closed 2023)
Charter School
94 Horace Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Excel Academy Charter School - Boston Ii (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1150 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
Grades: 5-6
| 112 students
312 Border St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in East Boston, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in East Boston, MA include Bradley Elementary School, Otis Elementary School and Alighieri Dante Montessori School.
How many public preschools are located in East Boston?
10 public preschools are located in East Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in East Boston?
East Boston public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in East Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in East Boston include: Mario Umana Academy vs. Mckay K-8 School, Mckay K-8 School vs. Mario Umana Academy
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