For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 571 students in Athol, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Athol, MA is Athol Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athol, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Athol have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Athol, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athol Community Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Gr: PK-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Athol, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ellen Bigelow (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
129 Allen St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
494 School Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 6%
1060 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2405
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2405
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
314 Sanders St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2410
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2410
Gr: K-2 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
245 Silver Lake
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2425
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Athol, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Athol, MA include Athol Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Athol?
1 public preschools are located in Athol.
What is the racial composition of students in Athol?
Athol public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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