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Best Public Preschools in New London County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best New London County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public preschools serving 9,988 students in New London County, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in New London County, CT are Center School, Deans Mill School and West Vine Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London County, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New London County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New London County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
49 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Deans Mill School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 Deans Mill Rd.
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
West Vine Street School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
North Stonington Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
479 Exeter Rd.
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-7593
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Oslo Street
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Great Neck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Hartford Rd.
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Chesterfield Rd.
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-9241
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 Pond Rd.
North Franklin, CT 06254
(860) 642-7063
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 Shetucket Tpke.
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Lisbon Central School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Newent Rd.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-2403
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Thames River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Voluntown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 Main Street
Voluntown, CT 06384
(860) 376-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Integrated Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Poquonnock Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Gallup Hill School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 536-9477
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Mohegan School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Golden Rd.
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-9261
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Fields Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Bozrah St. Ext.
Bozrah, CT 06334
(860) 887-2561
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2323.
Mystic River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Fishtown Rd
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Griswold Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Slater Ave.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7610
Gr: PK-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Sayles School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-8264
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
Samuel Huntington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2828.
Moriarty Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Wequonnoc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Providence St.
Taftville, CT 06380
(860) 823-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Uncas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
John B. Stanton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Beech Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Colchester Elementary School
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in New London County, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in New London County, CT include Center School, Deans Mill School and West Vine Street School.
How many public preschools are located in New London County?
27 public preschools are located in New London County.
What is the racial composition of students in New London County?
New London County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in New London County are often viewed compared to one another?

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