For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 350 students in Westwood, MA. The top-ranked public preschool in Westwood, MA is Downey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Westwood, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downey
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Westwood, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
72 Deerfield Avenue
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westwood, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westwood, MA include Downey. Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Westwood?
2 public preschools are located in Westwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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