For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 656 students in Shelton, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Shelton, CT are 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 57% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Hill School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Mohegan School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 Mohegan Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Grades: PK-4
| 337 students
Shelton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Modification Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
138 Willoughby Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Grades: 1-4
| 10 students
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Life Skills (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
565 Long Hill Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Grades: K-3
| 4 students
47 Mohegan Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Ripton School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
382 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-2531
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-2531
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Work Experience High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
382 Long Hill Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-1023
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-1023
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Shelton, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelton, CT include Long Hill School and Mohegan School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelton?
2 public preschools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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