Best The Hill Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,423 students in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in The Hill are John C. Daniels, Truman School and Hill Central Music Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John C. Daniels
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
569 Congress Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Truman School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Truman St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hill Central Music Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Dewitt St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT include John C. Daniels, Truman School and Hill Central Music Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven?
the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven 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).

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