For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 558 students in 06260, CT.
The top ranked public preschool in 06260, CT is Putnam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 06260 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06260, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06260, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
06260, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06260, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06260, CT include Putnam Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 06260?
1 public preschools are located in 06260.
What is the racial composition of students in 06260?
06260 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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