For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,233 students in 06706, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06706, CT are Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06706 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06706, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06706, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Wendell L. Cross School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Washington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 Baldwin St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Hopeville School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Cypress St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Gilmartin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Wyoming Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06706, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06706, CT include Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Washington School.
How many public preschools are located in 06706?
5 public preschools are located in 06706.
What is the racial composition of students in 06706?
06706 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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