For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,847 students in 06705, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06705, CT are Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, H. S. Chase School and Margaret M. Generali Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06705 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06705, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06705, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
H. S. Chase School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Woodtick Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8188
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8188
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3196 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
116 Beecher Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8000
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06705, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06705, CT include Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, H. S. Chase School and Margaret M. Generali Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 06705?
4 public preschools are located in 06705.
What is the racial composition of students in 06705?
06705 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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