For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 307 students in 06517, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in 06517, CT is Ridge Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 06517 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06517, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06517, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
06517, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06517, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06517, CT include Ridge Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in 06517?
1 public preschools are located in 06517.
What is the racial composition of students in 06517?
06517 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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