Best 06117 Connecticut Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,217 students in 06117, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06117, CT are Aiken School, Webster Hill School and University Of Hartford Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06117 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06117, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06117, CT Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06117, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06117, CT include Aiken School, Webster Hill School and University Of Hartford Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 06117?
3 public preschools are located in 06117.
What is the racial composition of students in 06117?
06117 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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