For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,701 students in Roslindale, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Roslindale, MA are Mozart Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Philbrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roslindale, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Roslindale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roslindale, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mozart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 Beech Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8082
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8082
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 Beech Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8064
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8064
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Philbrick Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Philbrick Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8069
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8069
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Basile Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8131
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8131
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Haley Pilot School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 American Legion Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Poplar Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Grades: PK-6
| 151 students
Roslindale, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Expulsion Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
515 Hyde Park Avenue
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8030
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
60 Hawthorne St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8930
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8930
Grades: 12
| n/a students
60 Hawthorne St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8935
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8935
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Roslindale, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Roslindale, MA include Mozart Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Philbrick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Roslindale?
6 public preschools are located in Roslindale.
What is the racial composition of students in Roslindale?
Roslindale public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Roslindale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Roslindale include: Conley Elementary School vs. Bates Elementary School, Bates Elementary School vs. Mozart Elementary School, Mozart Elementary School vs. Bates Elementary School
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