For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,500 students in Watertown, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Watertown, MA are James Russell Lowell, Hosmer and Cunniff. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Watertown, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Russell Lowell
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Lowell Ave.
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Hosmer
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Concord Rd
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Cunniff
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Warren Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Watertown, MA?
How many public preschools are located in Watertown?
3 public preschools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Watertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Watertown include: Hosmer vs. James Russell Lowell, Cunniff vs. James Russell Lowell, James Russell Lowell vs. Cunniff
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