For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,046 students in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Sheldon Charter Oak are Betances Learning Lab Magnet School and Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT include Betances Learning Lab Magnet School and Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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