For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 481 students in New Canaan, CT. The top-ranked public preschool in New Canaan, CT is West School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Canaan, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Canaan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Canaan, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Canaan, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Canaan, CT include West School. New Canaan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public preschools are located in New Canaan?
1 public preschools are located in New Canaan.
What is the racial composition of students in New Canaan?
New Canaan public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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