For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,984 students in 06706, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06706, CT are Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06706 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06706, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06706, CT Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Wendell L. Cross School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Washington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 Baldwin St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Gilmartin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Wyoming Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
06706, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06706, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06706, CT include Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Washington School.
How many public preschools are located in 06706?
4 public preschools are located in 06706.
What is the racial composition of students in 06706?
06706 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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