For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 861 students in 06514, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06514, CT are Church Street School, Helen Street School and Dunbar Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06514 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06514, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 06514, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Church Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Church St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Helen Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Helen St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Dunbar Hill School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lane St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
06514, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06514, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06514, CT include Church Street School, Helen Street School and Dunbar Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in 06514?
3 public preschools are located in 06514.
What is the racial composition of students in 06514?
06514 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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