For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 558 students in 06260, CT.
The top-ranked public preschool in 06260, CT is Putnam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 06260 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06260, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06260, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
06260, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06260, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06260, CT include Putnam Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 06260?
1 public preschools are located in 06260.
What is the racial composition of students in 06260?
06260 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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