Best Canterbury Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 295 students in Canterbury, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Canterbury, CT is Canterbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canterbury, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Canterbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Canterbury, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
67 Kitt Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Canterbury, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Canterbury, CT include Canterbury Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canterbury?
1 public preschools are located in Canterbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Canterbury?
Canterbury public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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