For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lane School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Willowbrook Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
East Hartford, Connecticut 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
191 Main St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
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
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
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
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
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
Gr: 10-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
95 Willowbrook Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
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
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).
Which public preschools in East Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in East Hartford include: Silver Lane School vs. Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University
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