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Best East Haven Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 915 students in East Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in East Haven, CT is Nathan Hale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Haven, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in East Haven have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in East Haven, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Townsend Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(475) 220-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer Run School
311 Foxon Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
54 Gerrish Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3305
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Haven, Connecticut

East Haven, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
Gr: PK-2 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1 Maple St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
Gr: PK-K
Pathways (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
290 Dodge Avenue
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 33%
67 Hudson St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3880
Gr: 1-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in East Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in East Haven, CT include Nathan Hale School.
How many public preschools are located in East Haven?
3 public preschools are located in East Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in East Haven?
East Haven public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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