For the 2024 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,505 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, North Mianus School and Old Greenwich 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 47% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Connecticut (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
North Mianus School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 Palmer Hill Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Old Greenwich School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 Sound Beach Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Dorothy C. Goodwin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
321 Hunting Lodge Rd.
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 429-4630
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 429-4630
Grades: PK-4
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Lane Primary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Kelly Ln.
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Grades: PK-2
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-7
| 505 students
Rank: #88.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1010.
Charles Barnum School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Reservoir Rd.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Rank: #1212.
Skinner Road School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 Skinner Rd.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1313.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1414.
John Barry School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1515.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1616.
Forest School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 430 students
Rank: #1717.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
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, North Mianus School and Old Greenwich School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Connecticut?
17 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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