For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,329 students in 06040, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06040, CT are Odyssey Community School, Highland Park School and Verplanck School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06040 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06040, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06040, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Porter St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Verplanck School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 Olcott Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
140 Dartmouth Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06040, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06040, CT include Odyssey Community School, Highland Park School and Verplanck School.
How many public preschools are located in 06040?
4 public preschools are located in 06040.
What is the racial composition of students in 06040?
06040 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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