For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,426 students in 06112, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06112, CT are Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, Breakthrough Magnet School North and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06112 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06112, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06112, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44 Niles Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5480
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Wish Museum School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vine Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5600
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Rawson School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4840
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4840
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06112, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06112, CT include Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, Breakthrough Magnet School North and West Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 06112?
5 public preschools are located in 06112.
What is the racial composition of students in 06112?
06112 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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