For the 2024-25 school year, there are 79 public preschools serving 31,605 students in Hartford County, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Hartford County, CT are West Hill School, Orchard Hill School and Aiken School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford County, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Hartford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hartford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Cronin Dr.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7761
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7761
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Foster St.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Aiken School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Kelly Lane Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Kelly Ln.
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Grades: PK-2
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Squadron Line School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Grades: PK-6
| 723 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Webster Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Whiting Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cherry Brook Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Grades: PK-3
| 467 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Urbin T. Kelley School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1010.
Elmer Thienes-mary Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 School Dr.
Marlborough, CT 06447
(860) 295-6220
Marlborough, CT 06447
(860) 295-6220
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #1111.
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Francis St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8370
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8370
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #1212.
Myrtle H. Stevens School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 Orchard St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7751
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7751
Grades: PK-3
| 410 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lake Garda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Monce Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-2511
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-2511
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 St. James St.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1515.
Mary E. Griswold School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Heather Ln.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1616.
Ivy Drive School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Ivy Dr.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Charles Wright School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
186 Nott St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8350
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8350
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hartland School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 South Rd.
East Hartland, CT 06027
(860) 653-7207
East Hartland, CT 06027
(860) 653-7207
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Rank: #1919.
Louis Toffolon School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2020.
South Side School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Tuttle Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Emma Hart Willard School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Frank T. Wheeler School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Cleverland Memorial Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3290
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
John Paterson School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Church St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #2424.
Mountain View School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Vera Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2525.
Ruth Chaffee School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Superior Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Grades: PK-4
| 327 students
Rank: #2626.
Emerson-williams School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
461 Wells Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8360
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8360
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #2727.
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Willow St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8340
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8340
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #2828.
Linden Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69 Linden St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2929.
Elizabeth Green School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Thomas St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #3030.
Odyssey Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #3131.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #3232.
Charter Oak International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #3333.
Greene-hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 Pine St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Grades: PK-8
| 824 students
Rank: #3434.
Broad Brook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14 Rye St.
Broad Brook, CT 06016
(860) 623-2433
Broad Brook, CT 06016
(860) 623-2433
Grades: PK-4
| 428 students
Rank: #3535.
Keeney School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
179 Keeney St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3354
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3354
Grades: PK-4
| 327 students
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Hartford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Extension Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
183 Steele St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
720 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Grades: 9-11
| 7 students
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Alta High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
242 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3379
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3379
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Alternative Center School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
505 South Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
Autism Program - Burr School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Grades: K-7
| 9 students
Autism Program - Hooker School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
440 Broadview Terrace
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3761
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3761
Grades: 4-5
| 6 students
Autism Program - Naylor School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
639 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4621
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4621
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Autism Program - Rawson School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
260 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4841
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4841
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Autism Program - Simpson-waverly School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
55 Waverly Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5160
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5160
Grades: 1-4
| 11 students
30 Old Wheeler Lane
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4810
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4810
Grades: PK
| 56 students
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-2600
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
757 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2720
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Grades: 6-9
| 660 students
Bentley Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
The Big Picture High School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
44 Griffin Rd South
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-2000
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
460 Capital Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 418-6148
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 418-6148
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Braeburn Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
45 Braeburn Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
90 Bridge St.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Grades: 1-2
| 134 students
Bristol Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Redstone Hill Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
300 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1202
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1202
Grades: 9-10
| 412 students
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5122
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5122
Grades: 12
| 11 students
500 Vine Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 297-0800
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 297-0800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1265 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Grades: PK-2
| 225 students
Children's Place School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
36 Gardner St.
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 292-4048
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 292-4048
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Chippens Hill Middle School Functional Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Chms Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
120 Park St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
3 North St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7807
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7807
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hartford County, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Hartford County, CT include West Hill School, Orchard Hill School and Aiken School.
How many public preschools are located in Hartford County?
79 public preschools are located in Hartford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford County?
Hartford County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hartford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hartford County include: Mary E. Griswold School vs. Emma Hart Willard School, Myrtle H. Stevens School vs. West Hill School, Elizabeth Green School vs. John Paterson School
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