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Best East Hartford Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 703 students in East Hartford, CT.

The top-ranked public preschools in East Hartford, CT are Silver Lane School and Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

East Hartford, CT public preschools have an score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in East Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in East Hartford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Silver Lane School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500

Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University

Magnet School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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29 Willowbrook Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Hartford, Connecticut

East Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University (Closed 2021)

9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200

Gr: 6-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Hockanum School (Closed 2023)

191 Main St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440

Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Homebound (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

31 School Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5107

Gr: 2-11 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%

John J. Allison Polaris Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131

Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Lincoln Academy Regional Interdistrict Collaborative (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131

Gr: 10-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Stevens Alternate High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

40 Butternut Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999

Gr: 10-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Willowbrook Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

95 Willowbrook Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520

Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Woodland School (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

110 Long Hill Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5900

Gr: 1-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in East Hartford, CT?

The top-ranked public preschools in East Hartford, CT include Silver Lane School and Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University.

How many public preschools are located in East Hartford?

2 public preschools are located in East Hartford.

What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford?

East Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).