Best Groton Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,215 students in Groton, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Groton, CT are Thames River Magnet School, Charles Barnum Magnet School and Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Groton, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Groton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Groton, CT (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thames River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Poquonnock Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Groton, Connecticut

Groton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9017
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1 Harry Day Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5636
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
120 West St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5645
Gr: PK-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
130 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
61 Fort Hill Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5620
244 Monument St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5646
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
101 Groton Long Point Rd Fi
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
42 Smith Ln.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 572-5872
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
380 Pleasant Valley Rd. Sout
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5600
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5630
Gr: 6-8
55 Seely School Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Groton, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Groton, CT include Thames River Magnet School, Charles Barnum Magnet School and Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in Groton?
3 public preschools are located in Groton.
What is the racial composition of students in Groton?
Groton public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Groton are often viewed compared to one another?

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