For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,166 students in 06401, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06401, CT are Mead School and Prendergast School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06401 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06401, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06401, CT Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mead School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Ford St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Prendergast School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
06401, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.a.c.e. (Positive And Creative Education) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 Pulaski Highway
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06401, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06401, CT include Mead School and Prendergast School.
How many public preschools are located in 06401?
2 public preschools are located in 06401.
What is the racial composition of students in 06401?
06401 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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