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Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Melrose
16 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,115 of 1,793
In Melrose
#8 of 8
public schools
In district
#8 of 8
Melrose
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Early Childhood Center
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About Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Melrose, MA, part of Melrose. Early Childhood Center serves approximately 258 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,115 of 1,793 schools in MA.
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What's said publicly about Early Childhood Center
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
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- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
16 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Woodville School (rated 9.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Wakefield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winthrop (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Roosevelt (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Melrose, see our Melrose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose High Melrose | 0.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Melrose Middle Melrose | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Horace Mann Melrose | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| MELROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Melrose | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Roosevelt Melrose | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Winthrop Melrose | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Greenwood Wakefield | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Melrose | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Lincoln Melrose | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Colonial Park Stoneham | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Forestdale Malden | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Stoneham High Stoneham | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Wakefield Memorial High Wakefield | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School Wakefield | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Woodville School Wakefield | 2.2 mi | 9.2 |
| GREATER BOSTON ACADEMY Stoneham | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Northeast Metro Regional Vocational Wakefield | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Galvin Middle School Wakefield | 2.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Malden Early Learning Center Malden | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02176 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,854
Median Home Value
$796,100
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
Population
29,488
College Educated
62%
Homeownership
67.8%
Avg Commute
35.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
44.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CAMPUS SCHOOL OF SMITH COLLEGE Northampton, MA | 5.7 |
| Charles A Bernazzani Elementary Quincy, MA | 5.7 |
| Cornelius M Callahan Norwood, MA | 5.7 |
| Federal Street School Greenfield, MA | 5.7 |
| Frederick J Dutile North Billerica, MA | 5.7 |
| Gov Edward Winslow Marshfield, MA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Center
What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Center rank in MA?
Early Childhood Center ranks #1,115 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (781) 979-2260
Resources & Links
District
Melrose- District Enrollment
- 3,892
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,030
- District Rank
- #8 of 8
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