For the 2024-25 school year, there are 92 public preschools serving 37,605 students in New Haven County, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in New Haven County, CT are Beecher Road School, Bethany Community School and Gainfield Elementary 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 26% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% 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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beecher Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Beecher Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Grades: PK-6
| 847 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bethany Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Peck Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gainfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Guilford Lakes School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Green Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 Upper State St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-5387
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-5387
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Montowese Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Fitch St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-2564
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-2564
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Edith E. Mackrille School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Hooker School
Magnet 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
| 354 students
Rank: #99.
Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 New Haven Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1010.
Alcott School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1111.
Pomperaug School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 Main St.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1212.
Laurel Ledge School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Highland Ave.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 729-5355
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 729-5355
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1313.
Mary R. Tisko School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #1414.
Pumpkin Delight School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Long Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 North Benson Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-1144
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-1144
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mary T. Murphy School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
J. F. Kennedy School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
John B. Sliney School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Grades: PK-4
| 275 students
Rank: #2020.
Live Oaks School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #2121.
Chatfield-lopresti School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Skokorat St.
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-4640
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Benjamin Franklin School
Magnet 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
| 354 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Regan School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #2424.
Orange Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2525.
Hanover School
Magnet 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
| 427 students
Rank: #2626.
Nathan Hale School
Magnet 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
| 523 students
Rank: #2727.
Ridge Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #2828.
Alma E. Pagels School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
Grades: PK-4
| 371 students
Rank: #2929.
Brass City Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
289 Willow St.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
Rank: #3030.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #3131.
Elm City Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #3232.
John Barry School
Magnet 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
| 472 students
Rank: #3333.
Mauro-sheridan Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
191 Fountain St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #3434.
Savin Rock Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #3535.
Roger Sherman School
Magnet 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
| 475 students
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New Haven County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. C. E. S. (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
350 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 407-4417
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 407-4417
Grades: PK-12
| 629 students
A.r.t.s. Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Abc Classroom (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Todd Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Grades: 3
| 3 students
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
4 School St.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Grades: 1-4
| 374 students
30 Coer Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4408
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Alternate Education Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Quirk Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
29 Maple St
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-2009
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-2009
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Grades: 1-5
| 17 students
40 Beecher Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Grades: 3-6
| 428 students
40 Beecher Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Grades: PK-2
| 309 students
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
446a Blake Street Suite 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Branford High School Horizons Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Grades: 1-5
| 22 students
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Center For Autism Spectrum And Development Disorders (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
26 Old Post Rd.
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-9501
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-9501
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
28 Central Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Grades: PK
| 31 students
28 Central Ave
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
900 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students
Cheshire Quinnipiac University Transition Collaborative Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
370 Bassett Drive
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 250-2431
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 250-2431
Grades: 12
| 16 students
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
195 Wilmot Rd
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5400
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5400
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Collaborative Alternative Magnet School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
26 Old Post Rd
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 234-0303
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 234-0303
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Community Classroom Collaborative-meriden School District (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Grades: 12
| 10 students
12 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-6674
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-6674
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
88 Bassett Road
North Haven, CT 06473
(475) 220-6300
North Haven, CT 06473
(475) 220-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Crosby Nvcc (Waterbury Transition Learning Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Grades: 12
| 15 students
82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
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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, Bethany Community School and Gainfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Haven County?
92 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?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in New Haven County include: Prendergast School vs. Mead School, Mead School vs. Prendergast School, Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School vs. Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
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