For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,649 students in 06450, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06450, CT are Thomas Hooker School, Benjamin Franklin School and Hanover School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06450 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06450, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06450, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 West Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Israel Putnam School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277 Atkins St. Ext.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
John Barry School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Casimir Pulaski School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clearview Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Roger Sherman School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 North Pearl St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
06450, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06450, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06450, CT include Thomas Hooker School, Benjamin Franklin School and Hanover School.
How many public preschools are located in 06450?
8 public preschools are located in 06450.
What is the racial composition of students in 06450?
06450 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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