For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,490 students in 02301, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02301, MA are Manthala George Jr. School, Hancock and Dr W Arnone Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02301 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02301, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02301, MA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manthala George Jr. School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Colonel Bell Drive
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Hancock
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Dr W Arnone Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Oakdale Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Gr: PK | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02301, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02301, MA include Manthala George Jr. School, Hancock and Dr W Arnone Community School.
How many public preschools are located in 02301?
4 public preschools are located in 02301.
What is the racial composition of students in 02301?
02301 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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