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Best Fall River Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,124 students in Fall River, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fall River, MA are Spencer Borden, North End Elementary School and John J Doran. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Fall River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Fall River, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Borden
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
John J Doran
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Henry Lord Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Amity Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
William S Greene
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Cambridge Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Early Learning Center
951 Slade Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8421
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Frps Early Learning Center
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8420
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acese Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
803 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-4730
Gr: 3-5
Brayton Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2004)
425 Brayton Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8320
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Charles V Carroll Elementary School (Closed 2009)
117 Hood Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Coughlin Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1975 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8220
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Davol Elementary School (Closed 2008)
112 Flint Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8215
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Fall River Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 Oak Grove Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0809
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Fall River Alternative Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2585 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Fall River Gateway To College @ Bcc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Fowler - Osborn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
160 Osborn Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8275
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Fowler Elementary School (Closed 2008)
286 Sprague Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8315
Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frank M Silvia Elementary School (Closed 2004)
128 Hartwell Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8360
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Harriet T Healy Elementary School (Closed 2009)
726 Hicks Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8280
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Hector L Belisle Elementary School (Closed 2009)
40 Clarkson Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8285
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Highland Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1151 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Hugo A Dubuque Elementary School (Closed 2005)
330 Oak Grove Avenue
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8245
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Laurel Lake Elementary School (Closed 2009)
152 Orswell Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8295
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
The Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
25 June Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Gr: PK-2 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Leontine Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2009)
439 Pine Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
N B Borden Elementary School (Closed 2008)
45 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8260
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Ralph M Small Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1151 Robeson St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8210
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Resiliency Middle School (Closed 2018)
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8107
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Resiliency Preparatory School (Closed 2018)
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Slade Elementary School (Closed 2007)
200 Lewis Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8300
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Stone Therapeutic Day Middle School (Closed 2023)
1207 Globe Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8405
Gr: 6-8
William Connell Elementary School (Closed 2009)
650 Plymouth Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8266
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
William J Wiley Elementary School (Closed 2005)
2585 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8250
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fall River, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fall River, MA include Spencer Borden, North End Elementary School and John J Doran.
How many public preschools are located in Fall River?
8 public preschools are located in Fall River.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River?
Fall River public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fall River are often viewed compared to one another?

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