For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 861 students in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Barry Square are Montessori Magnet School and M. D. Fox School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6100
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
M. D. Fox School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Maple Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7790
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT include Montessori Magnet School and M. D. Fox School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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