For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 983 students in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in South End are Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy and Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
639 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4620
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 South Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT include Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy and Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford?
the neighborhood of South End, Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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