For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 429 students in 06053, CT.
The top ranked public preschool in 06053, CT is Gaffney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 06053 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06053, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06053, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaffney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
322 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-6247
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-6247
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
06053, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Key Elementary (Gaffney) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
322 Slater Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
New Britain Transition Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
204 Merigold Dr
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
Grades: 1-11
| 51 students
Sunrise Intermediate (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06053, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06053, CT include Gaffney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 06053?
1 public preschools are located in 06053.
What is the racial composition of students in 06053?
06053 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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