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RISE PreSchool

62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA 01867 · (781) 942-9179 · Middlesex County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL116 STUDENTS
Enrollment
116
Elementary
DISTRICT 312 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
116
Student demographics
White
9380%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
54%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 26%
Black
22%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 10%
Asian
87%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Two+
87%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6657%
Female
5043%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
116
+22 (+23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 12.9:1
% White
80%
was 81%
% Hispanic
4%
was 7%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
7%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About RISE PreSchool

Set in Reading, Massachusetts, RISE PreSchool is a rural-scale K-5 school, one of the schools within Reading. It hosts 116 students across grade pre-K. That puts it 70% leaner than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 381 students.

RISE PreSchool is one of 9 schools operated by Reading, a district that caters to 3,836 students overall.

Demographically, RISE PreSchool shows that nearly all students (80%) are White. Other groups include 7% Asian, 7% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 67% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting RISE PreSchool higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Middlesex County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $130,847 per year, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Middlesex County's 386 public schools (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students), RISE PreSchool is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Reading Memorial High, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at RISE PreSchool has grew 23%, going from 94 students in 2018 to 116 in 2025.

On this page, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Middlesex County at a glance

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Population
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students

Quick facts

School name
RISE PreSchool
District
Reading
Address
62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA 01867
Phone
(781) 942-9179
County
Middlesex County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
116
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250999002751
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About RISE PreSchool
How many students attend RISE PreSchool?
RISE PreSchool enrolls approximately 116 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does RISE PreSchool serve?
RISE PreSchool serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at RISE PreSchool?
The student-to-teacher ratio at RISE PreSchool is approximately 13.5:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at RISE PreSchool?
Student demographics at RISE PreSchool are roughly 80% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is RISE PreSchool public or private?
RISE PreSchool is a public K-12 school, overseen by Reading.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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