For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 605 students in Manchester, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT are Buckley School and Keeney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manchester, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 North School Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Keeney School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
179 Keeney St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3354
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3354
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Manchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Grades: 6-9
| 660 students
Bentley Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
134 Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452
Grades: PK
| 12 students
60 Washington Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502
Grades: PK
| 179 students
Manchester Regional Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
665 Wetherell St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Manchester Transition Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
11 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Grades: 12
| 13 students
160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
New Horizons High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
665 Wetherell Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Grades: K-4
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT include Buckley School and Keeney School.
How many public preschools are located in Manchester, CT?
2 public preschools are located in Manchester, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester, CT?
Manchester, CT public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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