Best Darien Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,224 students in Darien, CT. The top-ranked public preschools in Darien, CT are Royle Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Darien have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Darien, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Royle Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
133 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tokeneke Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18 Hoyt St.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hindley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
395 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Darien, CT?
How many public preschools are located in Darien?
5 public preschools are located in Darien.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?

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