For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 861 students in Shelton, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelton, CT are Sunnyside School, Long Hill School and Mohegan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelton, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Long Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Mohegan School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 Mohegan Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Gr: PK-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelton, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelton, CT include Sunnyside School, Long Hill School and Mohegan School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelton?
3 public preschools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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