For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 960 students in Ellington, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Ellington, CT are Windermere School and Crystal Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellington, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ellington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windermere School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 South Road
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Ellington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 5-6
| 446 students
Windermere School Program For Alternative Learning K-4 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ellington, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Ellington, CT include Windermere School and Crystal Lake School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellington?
2 public preschools are located in Ellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellington?
Ellington public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ellington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ellington include: Windermere School vs. Crystal Lake School, Crystal Lake School vs. Windermere School
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