For the 2024-25 school year, there are 64 public preschools serving 27,126 students in Fairfield County, CT. The top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, CT are West School, North Street School and Old Greenwich School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fairfield County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Grades: PK-4
| 483 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
381 North St.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-6756
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-6756
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Old Greenwich School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
825 Sound Beach Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hindley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tokeneke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgebury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Bennett's Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5875
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5875
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Royle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
133 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Hoyt St.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1010.
Redding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Lonetown Rd.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2519
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2519
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5800
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1212.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1313.
Samuel Staples Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 261-3607
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 261-3607
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1414.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2870
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1515.
Sherman School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Route 37 East
Sherman, CT 06784
(860) 355-3793
Sherman, CT 06784
(860) 355-3793
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #1616.
Frank A. Berry School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8680
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8680
Grades: PK-2
| 388 students
Rank: #1717.
Julian Curtiss School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 East Elm St.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1896
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1896
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
New Lebanon School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Mead Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 531-9139
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 531-9139
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Side By Side Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Starlight Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2980
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Fox Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Hamilton Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
184 Hamilton Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1685
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1685
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Naramake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 King Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2900
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2424.
Six-six Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Pearl Harbor St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 365-8200
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 365-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2525.
John Winthrop School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Eckart St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2626.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #2727.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #2828.
Black Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #2929.
Park City Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #3030.
Thomas Hooker School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Roger Williams Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #3131.
Madison School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 Wayne St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hallen School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68 Omega Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Kendall College & Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3434.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #3535.
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
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Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aba Nichols (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Grades: K-1
| 4 students
Aba Second Hill Lane (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Grades: 1-2
| 4 students
Aba Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Grades: K-1
| 6 students
The Access School At The Danuta M. Thibodeau Education Cent (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
103 Miry Brook Road
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
Alpha High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
469 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Alternate Routes To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
83 Lockwood Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Alternative Center For Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26 Locust Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
25 Gilbert Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-2878
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Gillotti Road
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 312-5800
Grades: 10-12
| 8 students
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Behavior Modification Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
138 Willoughby Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Grades: 1-4
| 10 students
Bridgeport Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1106 North Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
280 Tesiny Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
60 Stephens Road
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-2926
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-2926
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklawn Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
108 Biro Street
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Fairfield, CT 06432
(203) 333-7553
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
C. E. S. Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
25 Oakview Dr
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8800
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Career And Craftsmanship Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
418 Kossuth St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1087
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1087
Grades: 9-11
| 27 students
55 Sutton Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Central At Night (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Lincoln Boulevard
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ces Segregated (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Easton Road
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
375 Fan Hill Rd
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5837
Grades: 6
| 277 students
400 Whittlesey Drive
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8698
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8698
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Connections Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
180 East Elm Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-7459
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-7459
Grades: 12
| 7 students
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Developmental Learning Center (Dlc) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
25 Oakview Dr.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8868
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 365-8868
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
District Program Bmes Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 5
| 1 students
District Program Erms Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 7
| 1 students
District Program Res (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Bennetts Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 3-5
| 8 students
District Program Ses (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5550
Grades: 5
| 3 students
Dlc Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 255-8310
Grades: PK
| 127 students
Franklin Steps K-2 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Grades: 2
| 4 students
655 Stillman Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-7558
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-7558
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Garner Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Grades: 11-12
| 4 students
Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1635 Central Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(860) 262-7009
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(860) 262-7009
Grades: 12
| 2 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, CT include West School, North Street School and Old Greenwich School. Fairfield County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public preschools are located in Fairfield County?
64 public preschools are located in Fairfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fairfield County include: Hurlbutt Elementary School vs. Barlow Mountain Elementary School, New Lebanon School vs. Hamilton Avenue School, Royle Elementary School vs. Tokeneke Elementary School
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