For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 628 students in Southbridge, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Southbridge, MA is Charlton Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southbridge, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Southbridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Southbridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlton Street
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Eastford Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Grades: PK-1
| 345 students
Southbridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Grades: 6-12
| 1,037 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Southbridge, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Southbridge, MA include Charlton Street.
How many public preschools are located in Southbridge?
2 public preschools are located in Southbridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Southbridge?
Southbridge public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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