For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 584 students in Wakefield, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wakefield, MA is Woodville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wakefield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wakefield, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wakefield, MA include Woodville School.
How many public preschools are located in Wakefield?
2 public preschools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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