For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,046 students in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheldon Charter Oak are Betances Learning Lab Magnet School and Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT include Betances Learning Lab Magnet School and Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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