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Best Hartford Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 9,574 students in Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hartford, CT are Betances Learning Lab Magnet School, Montessori Magnet At Fisher School and Breakthrough Magnet School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hartford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Cone Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-5380
Gr: PK-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Environmental Sciences Magnet At Hooker School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Broadview Terrace
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3760
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
639 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sanchez School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
176 Babcock Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4940
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Montessori Magnet At Batchelder School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
757 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Catherine Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
West Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Niles Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Parkville Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
47 New Park Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4720
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Kennelly School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 White Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3860
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Wish Museum School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Vine Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
M. D. Fox School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Maple Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7724
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Rawson School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4840
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Burns Latino Studies Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Putnam Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 South Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Sand School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School North Campus
Magnet School
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School South Campus
Magnet School
195 Putnam Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hartford, CT?
How many public preschools are located in Hartford?
25 public preschools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?

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