For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 943 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kensington are Mary E. Griswold School and Emma Hart Willard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary E. Griswold School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Heather Ln.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Emma Hart Willard School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin, CT include Mary E. Griswold School and Emma Hart Willard School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Berlin public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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