Best West Hartford Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,479 students in West Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in West Hartford, CT are Aiken School, Webster Hill School and Whiting Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hartford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in West Hartford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in West Hartford, CT (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aiken School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Webster Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
64 St. James St.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Charter Oak International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Hartford, Connecticut

West Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 13 students
45 Braeburn Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: 2-5
| 10 students
110 Beechwood Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-6009
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 17 students
47 Whiting Lane
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
71 Wolcott Rd
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
Grades: K-5
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in West Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in West Hartford, CT include Aiken School, Webster Hill School and Whiting Lane School.
How many public preschools are located in West Hartford?
6 public preschools are located in West Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hartford?
West Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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