For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 307 students in 06517, CT.
The top ranked public preschool in 06517, CT is Ridge Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 06517 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06517, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06517, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Hill School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
06517, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06517, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06517, CT include Ridge Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in 06517?
1 public preschools are located in 06517.
What is the racial composition of students in 06517?
06517 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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