For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,649 students in 06450, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06450, CT are Thomas Hooker School, Israel Putnam School and Benjamin Franklin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06450 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06450, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06450, CT Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Israel Putnam School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
426 West Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Hanover School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277 Atkins St. Ext.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
John Barry School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Casimir Pulaski School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clearview Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Roger Sherman School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 North Pearl St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
06450, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 75%
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06450, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06450, CT include Thomas Hooker School, Israel Putnam School and Benjamin Franklin School.
How many public preschools are located in 06450?
8 public preschools are located in 06450.
What is the racial composition of students in 06450?
06450 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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