For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 546 students in Clinton, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clinton, CT is Lewin G. Joel Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137a Glenwood Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Clinton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75 East Main St.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Strive (southern Transition Real-world And Independent Voca Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
116 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Gr: 12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clinton, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton, CT include Lewin G. Joel Jr. School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton?
1 public preschools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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