For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 450 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 67% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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