For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,287 students in 06360, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06360, CT are Thomas W. Mahan School, Integrated Day Charter School and Samuel Huntington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06360 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06360, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06360, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Integrated Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Samuel Huntington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Moriarty Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Uncas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
John B. Stanton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06360, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06360, CT include Thomas W. Mahan School, Integrated Day Charter School and Samuel Huntington School.
How many public preschools are located in 06360?
7 public preschools are located in 06360.
What is the racial composition of students in 06360?
06360 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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