For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,261 students in Holyoke, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Holyoke, MA are E N White Elementary School, Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School and H.b. Lawrence School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holyoke, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Holyoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Holyoke, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Morgan Full Service Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maurice A Donahue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Holyoke, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Holyoke, MA include E N White Elementary School, Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School and H.b. Lawrence School.
How many public preschools are located in Holyoke?
6 public preschools are located in Holyoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke?
Holyoke public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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