For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 562 students in the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Piedmont are Jacob Hiatt Magnet and Chandler Elementary Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
772 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Chandler Elementary Community
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3572
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3572
Grades: PK-6
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester, MA include Jacob Hiatt Magnet and Chandler Elementary Community.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester?
the neighborhood of Piedmont, Worcester public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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