For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 429 students in New Britain, CT.
The top ranked public preschool in New Britain, CT is Gaffney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Britain, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Britain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Britain, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaffney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
322 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-6247
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-6247
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
New Britain, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Extension Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
183 Steele St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Alternative Center School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
505 South Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Climb High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505
Grades: 12
| 18 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
272 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06050
(860) 827-2200
New Britain, CT 06050
(860) 827-2200
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Key Elementary (Gaffney) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
322 Slater Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Key Middle (Slade) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
New Britain Transition Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
204 Merigold Dr
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
Grades: 1-11
| 51 students
40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2017
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2017
Grades: PK
| 165 students
40 Goodwin Street
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-9557
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-9557
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Steps Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Sunrise Intermediate (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Sunrise Primary (Chamberlain) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
120 Newington Ave
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-4
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in New Britain, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in New Britain, CT include Gaffney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Britain?
1 public preschools are located in New Britain.
What is the racial composition of students in New Britain?
New Britain public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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