Best Great Barrington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 374 students in Great Barrington, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Great Barrington, MA is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Barrington, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Great Barrington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Great Barrington, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 Monument Valley Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountainside Preschool
600 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3346
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Great Barrington, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Great Barrington, MA include Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Great Barrington?
2 public preschools are located in Great Barrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Barrington?
Great Barrington public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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