For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 493 students in 06120, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in 06120, CT is Sand School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06120 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06120, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06120, CT Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sand School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School North Campus
Magnet School
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School South Campus
Magnet School
195 Putnam Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
06120, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75 Clark Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-3240
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-3240
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Hartford Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
177 Weston St.
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 240-1865
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 240-1865
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
150 Tower Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-1818
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-1818
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lc - Breakthrough II School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
395 Lyme Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-6050
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-6050
Gr: PK-7 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06120, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06120, CT include Sand School.
How many public preschools are located in 06120?
3 public preschools are located in 06120.
What is the racial composition of students in 06120?
06120 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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