For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 80 students in Old Lyme, CT.
Old Lyme, CT public preschools have a diversity score of 0.16, which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Old Lyme, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Old Lyme, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
49 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Learn Aba Program At Center School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
49 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 739-2922
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 739-2922
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Learn Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
44 Hatchetts Hill Road
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-4800
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-4800
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Old Lyme, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Old Lyme, CT include Center School.
How many public preschools are located in Old Lyme?
1 public preschools are located in Old Lyme.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Lyme?
Old Lyme public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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