For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 499 students in New Canaan, CT. The top ranked public preschool in New Canaan, CT is West School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Canaan, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Canaan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Canaan, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in New Canaan, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in New Canaan, CT include West School. New Canaan has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public preschools are located in New Canaan?
1 public preschools are located in New Canaan.
What is the racial composition of students in New Canaan?
New Canaan public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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