Best Hamden Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,523 students in Hamden, CT.

The top-ranked public preschools in Hamden, CT are West Woods School, Ridge Hill School and Church Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hamden, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).