For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 703 students in 06118, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06118, CT are Silver Lane School and Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06118 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06118, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06118, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lane School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Willowbrook Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
06118, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
191 Main St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Stevens Alternate High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
40 Butternut Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
Gr: 10-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
95 Willowbrook Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06118, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06118, CT include Silver Lane School and Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University.
How many public preschools are located in 06118?
2 public preschools are located in 06118.
What is the racial composition of students in 06118?
06118 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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