For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,737 students in Norwalk, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Norwalk, CT are Side By Side Charter School, Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School and Cranbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Norwalk, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Side By Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Starlight Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2980
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Cranbury Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Knowalot Lane
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 846-3600
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 846-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fox Run Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Naramake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 King Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2900
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Van Buren Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2870
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Tracey Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Camp Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2960
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Kendall College & Career Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Allen Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 945-0320
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 945-0320
Grades: PK
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Norwalk, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2820
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2820
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Norwalk, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Norwalk, CT include Side By Side Charter School, Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School and Cranbury Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Norwalk?
11 public preschools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Norwalk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Norwalk include: Naramake Elementary School vs. Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
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