For the 2025 school year, there are 10 charter public preschools serving 4,202 students in Connecticut.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Connecticut are Stamford Charter School For Excellence, Side By Side Charter School and Odyssey Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Side By Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Integrated Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Charter Oak International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Brass City Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
289 Willow St.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Highville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Connecticut?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Connecticut include Stamford Charter School For Excellence, Side By Side Charter School and Odyssey Community School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Connecticut?
10 charter public preschools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut charter public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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