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Best New Haven County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 98 public preschools serving 39,563 students in New Haven County, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in New Haven County, CT are Beecher Road School, Gainfield Elementary School and Bethany Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Haven County, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Haven County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New Haven County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beecher Road School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 Beecher Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Gr: PK-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Gainfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bethany Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44 Peck Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
146 Upper State St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-5387
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Guilford Lakes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Montowese Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 Fitch St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-2564
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1341 Ridge Rd.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 248-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Alcott School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 New Haven Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Pomperaug Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
607 Main St. S
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Laurel Ledge School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Highland Ave.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 729-5355
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Pumpkin Delight School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Long Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 North Benson Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-1144
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mary T. Murphy School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Mary R. Tisko School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
John B. Sliney School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Middlebury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 Whittemore Rd
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-2401
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard Hills School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Bungay School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35 Bungay Rd.
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 881-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
J. F. Kennedy School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Israel Putnam School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
426 West Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Regan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Hanover School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Atkins St. Ext.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Live Oaks School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Orange Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3030.
John Barry School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Ridge Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Alma E. Pagels School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Savin Rock Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Casimir Pulaski School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Clearview Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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New Haven County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A. C. E. S. (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
350 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 407-4417
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
A.r.t.s. Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Abc Classroom (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Todd Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Gr: 3 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4 School St.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Gr: 1-4 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Algonquin School (Closed 2017)
30 Coer Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4408
Alice Peck Learning Center (Closed 2018)
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alternate Education Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Quirk Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Anna L. Lopresti School (Closed 2013)
29 Maple St
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-2009
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Barnard School (Closed 2012)
11 Draher St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Beecher Road Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
40 Beecher Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Gr: 3-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Beecher Road Primary School (Closed 2013)
40 Beecher Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Gr: PK-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
446a Blake Street Suite 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Branford High School Horizons Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Brooklyn Elementary School (Closed 2012)
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Gr: 1-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Center For Autism Spectrum And Development Disorders (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
26 Old Post Rd.
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-9501
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Central Avenue Preschool (Closed 2018)
28 Central Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Central Avenue School (Closed 2013)
28 Central Ave
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
900 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Cheshire Quinnipiac University Transition Collaborative Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
370 Bassett Drive
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 250-2431
Gr: 12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Clarence E. Thompson School (Closed 2011)
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Gr: K-5
Clarence Rogers School (Closed 2011)
195 Wilmot Rd
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5400
Gr: K-2
Collaborative Alternative Magnet School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
Magnet School
26 Old Post Rd
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 234-0303
Gr: 7-12
Community Classroom Collaborative-meriden School District (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Gr: 12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Community School (Closed 2017)
12 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-6674
Gr: 4-5
Cortlandt V.r. Creed Health And Sport Sciences High School (Closed 2023)
88 Bassett Road
North Haven, CT 06473
(475) 220-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Crosby Nvcc (Waterbury Transition Learning Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Gr: 12 | 15 students
D. C. Moore School (Closed 2023)
82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
Gr: PK-2 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in New Haven County, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in New Haven County, CT include Beecher Road School, Gainfield Elementary School and Bethany Community School.
How many public preschools are located in New Haven County?
98 public preschools are located in New Haven County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Haven County?
New Haven County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in New Haven County are often viewed compared to one another?

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