For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,907 students in 06708, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06708, CT are Carrington School, B. W. Tinker School and Duggan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06708 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06708, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06708, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrington School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Kenmore Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
B. W. Tinker School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 Highland Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Duggan School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Bank Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Bunker Hill School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Bunker Hill Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06708, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06708, CT include Carrington School, B. W. Tinker School and Duggan School.
How many public preschools are located in 06708?
4 public preschools are located in 06708.
What is the racial composition of students in 06708?
06708 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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