For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 740 students in Ipswich, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Ipswich, MA are Winthrop and Paul F Doyon Memorial. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ipswich, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Ipswich have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ipswich, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winthrop
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2976
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Paul F Doyon Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-5506
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ipswich, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Ipswich, MA include Winthrop and Paul F Doyon Memorial.
How many public preschools are located in Ipswich?
2 public preschools are located in Ipswich.
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich?
Ipswich public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ipswich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ipswich include: Paul F Doyon Memorial vs. Winthrop, Winthrop vs. Paul F Doyon Memorial
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