For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 543 students in Stamford, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Stamford, CT is Stamford Charter School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stamford, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Stamford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stamford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Stamford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternate Routes To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
83 Lockwood Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Individuals Achieving Independence Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5 Riverbend Drive
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-5621
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-5621
Gr: 12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Preschool Team (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
83 Lockwood Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stamford, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stamford, CT include Stamford Charter School For Excellence.
How many public preschools are located in Stamford?
1 public preschools are located in Stamford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford?
Stamford public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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