For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,435 students in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in The Hill are John C. Daniels, Truman School and Hill Central Music Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 The Hill, New Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John C. Daniels
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
569 Congress Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-3600
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Truman School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Truman St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2100
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Hill Central Music Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Dewitt St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6100
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven, CT include John C. Daniels, Truman School and Hill Central Music Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven?
the neighborhood of The Hill, New Haven public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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