For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 741 students in Danbury, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Danbury, CT is Ellsworth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danbury, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Danbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Danbury, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Avenue School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Ellsworth Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Granville Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Danbury, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Danbury, CT include Ellsworth Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Danbury?
3 public preschools are located in Danbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Danbury?
Danbury public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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