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Best Connecticut Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 blue ribbon public preschools serving 8,801 students in Connecticut.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Connecticut are West School, Old Greenwich School and Hindley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Connecticut (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Old Greenwich School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
825 Sound Beach Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Hindley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Kelly Lane Primary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Kelly Ln.
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Northeast School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
69 East St.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6080
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Skinner Road School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
90 Skinner Rd.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Israel Putnam School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Regan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
John Barry School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Forest School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Tracey Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Camp Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Van Buren Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2870
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Connecticut include West School, Old Greenwich School and Hindley Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Connecticut?
23 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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