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Best Hartford County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 89 public preschools serving 31,112 students in Hartford County, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hartford County, CT are Latimer Lane School, West Hill School and Pleasant Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford County, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Hartford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hartford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latimer Lane School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33 Mountain View Rd.
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West Hill School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
95 Cronin Dr.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7761
Gr: PK-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
591 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Aiken School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Squadron Line School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Kelly Lane Primary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Kelly Ln.
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Roaring Brook School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Old Wheeler Ln.
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4810
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Richard D. Hubbard School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
139 Grove St.
East Berlin, CT 06023
(860) 828-4119
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
William M. Strong Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 Marion Ave.
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Urbin T. Kelley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Elmer Thienes-mary Hall Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 School Dr.
Marlborough, CT 06447
(860) 295-6220
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Myrtle H. Stevens School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 Orchard St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7751
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Mary E. Griswold School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 Heather Ln.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alfred W. Hanmer School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Francis St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8370
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cherry Brook Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4 Barbourtown Rd.
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7721
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Lake Garda Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
61 Monce Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 673-2511
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Hartland School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 South Rd.
East Hartland, CT 06027
(860) 653-7207
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Highcrest School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Highcrest Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8380
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
64 St. James St.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Emma Hart Willard School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1088 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2424.
Charles Wright School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
186 Nott St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8350
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Louis Toffolon School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2727.
Ruth Chaffee School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Superior Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Gr: PK-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Frank T. Wheeler School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Cleverland Memorial Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
John Paterson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Church Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3131.
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Willow St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8340
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3232.
Linden Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
69 Linden St.
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 793-3270
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Elizabeth Green School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Thomas Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Buckley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Vernon Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hartford County, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hartford County, CT include Latimer Lane School, West Hill School and Pleasant Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in Hartford County?
79 public preschools are located in Hartford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford County?
Hartford County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hartford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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