Best Manchester Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 897 students in Manchester, CT.

The top ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT are Odyssey Community School, Keeney School and Martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Manchester, CT public preschools have an score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Manchester, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Odyssey Community School

Charter School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
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579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234

Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Keeney School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354

Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #33.

Martin School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
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140 Dartmouth Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367

Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Manchester, Connecticut

Manchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bennet Middle School (Closed 2007)

1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571

Gr: 6-9 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Bentley Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342

Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Manchester Preschool - Site 2 (Closed 2018)

134 Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452

Gr: PK | 12 students

Manchester Preschool Center (Closed 2009)

60 Washington Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502

Gr: PK | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Manchester Regional Academy (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

665 Wetherell St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495

Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Manchester Transition Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

11 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521

Gr: 12 | 13 students

Nathan Hale School (Closed 2013)

160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346

Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

665 Wetherell Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496

Gr: 8-12 | 22 students

Robertson School (Closed 2023)

65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372

Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Washington School (Closed 2020)

94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332

Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT?

The top ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT include Odyssey Community School, Keeney School and Martin School.

How many public preschools are located in Manchester?

3 public preschools are located in Manchester.

What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?

Manchester public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).