For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,068 students in Brockton, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brockton, MA are Brookfield, Downey and Manthala George Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brockton, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Brockton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brockton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookfield
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Downey
(Math: 24% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Manthala George Jr. School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Colonel Bell Drive
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Hancock
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Dr W Arnone Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Oakdale Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Gr: PK | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brockton, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brockton, MA include Brookfield, Downey and Manthala George Jr. School.
How many public preschools are located in Brockton?
7 public preschools are located in Brockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brockton?
Brockton public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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