For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 674 students in Danbury, CT.
The top ranked public preschool in Danbury, CT is Ellsworth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danbury, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Danbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Danbury, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Avenue School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Ellsworth Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Granville Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Gr: PK | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Danbury, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Access School At The Danuta M. Thibodeau Education Cent (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
103 Miry Brook Road
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0000
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alternative Center For Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26 Locust Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4786
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
One School Ridge Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4722
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4722
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Danbury, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Danbury, CT include Ellsworth Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Danbury?
2 public preschools are located in Danbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Danbury?
Danbury public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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