For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 298 students in Reading, MA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Reading, MA is Robert T. Capeless Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reading, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Reading have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Reading, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Brooks Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
62 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9179
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9179
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Reading, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Reading, MA include Robert T. Capeless Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Reading?
2 public preschools are located in Reading.
What is the racial composition of students in Reading?
Reading public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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