Best Public Preschools in East Hartford, CT (2025-26)

Best East Hartford Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 703 students in East Hartford, CT.

The top ranked public preschools in East Hartford, CT are Silver Lane School and Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

East Hartford, CT public preschools have an score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in East Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in East Hartford, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Silver Lane School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500

Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University

Magnet School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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29 Willowbrook Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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School

Location

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Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University (Closed 2021)

9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200

Gr: 6-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Hockanum School (Closed 2023)

191 Main St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440

Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Homebound (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

31 School Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5107

Gr: 2-11 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%

John J. Allison Polaris Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131

Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Lincoln Academy Regional Interdistrict Collaborative (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131

Gr: 10-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Stevens Alternate High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

40 Butternut Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999

Gr: 10-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Willowbrook Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

95 Willowbrook Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520

Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Woodland School (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

110 Long Hill Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5900

Gr: 1-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in East Hartford, CT?

The top ranked public preschools in East Hartford, CT include Silver Lane School and Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University.

How many public preschools are located in East Hartford?

2 public preschools are located in East Hartford.

What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford?

East Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in East Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in East Hartford include: Silver Lane School vs. Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University