For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 426 students in Canton, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Canton, CT is Cherry Brook Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canton, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Canton, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Canton, CT include Cherry Brook Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
1 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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