For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,068 students in 06704, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06704, CT are Regan School, Bucks Hill School and Walsh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06704 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06704, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06704, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Regan 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
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Bucks Hill School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8182
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8182
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Walsh School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Dikeman Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sprague School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1443 Thomaston Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8189
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8189
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woodrow Wilson School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 Birch St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 573-6660
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 573-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Reed School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 Griggs Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06704, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06704, CT include Regan School, Bucks Hill School and Walsh School.
How many public preschools are located in 06704?
6 public preschools are located in 06704.
What is the racial composition of students in 06704?
06704 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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