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Best New Britain Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 429 students in New Britain, CT.

The top-ranked public preschool in New Britain, CT is Gaffney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Britain, CT public preschool have an score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Britain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New Britain, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gaffney Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

322 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-6247

Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

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New Britain, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academic Extension Center (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

183 Steele St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395

Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Alternative Center School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

505 South Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450

Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234

Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204

Climb High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505

Gr: 12 | 18 students

Homebound (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

272 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06050
(860) 827-2200

Gr: K-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%

House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy (Closed 2024)

40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866

Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Key Elementary (Gaffney) (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

322 Slater Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234

Gr: K-5 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 77%

Key Middle (Slade) (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234

Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%

New Britain Transition Center (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

204 Merigold Dr
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577

Gr: 1-11 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Roosevelt Early Learning Center (Closed 2018)

40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2017

Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Roosevelt Middle School (Closed 2015)

40 Goodwin Street
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-9557

Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Steps Middle School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234

Gr: 6-8 | 36 students

Sunrise Intermediate (Holmes) (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234

Gr: 4-5 | 7 students

Sunrise Primary (Chamberlain) (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

120 Newington Ave
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2234

Gr: K-4 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Britain, CT?

The top-ranked public preschools in New Britain, CT include Gaffney Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in New Britain?

1 public preschools are located in New Britain.

What is the racial composition of students in New Britain?

New Britain public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).