For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,168 students in Hamden, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamden, CT are Ridge Hill School, Helen Street School and Church Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamden, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamden, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Hill School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Church Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Church St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Dunbar Hill School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lane St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Hamden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hamden, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Hamden, CT include Ridge Hill School, Helen Street School and Church Street School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamden?
4 public preschools are located in Hamden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden?
Hamden public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hamden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamden include: Helen Street School vs. Church Street School, Church Street School vs. Helen Street School
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