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Best Southington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 924 students in Southington, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southington, CT are Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School and Urbin T. Kelley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southington, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Southington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Southington, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Urbin T. Kelley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Wrinn Integrated Preschool - Hes
50 Spring Lake Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Southington, Connecticut

Southington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
720 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Gr: 9-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Alta High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
242 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3379
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
49 Beecher Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3202
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Language Based Classroom At Hatton School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
50 Spring Lake Road
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Gr: 2-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Language Based Classroom Multihandicapped (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
50 Spring Lake Road
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Gr: K-4 | 8 students
North Center School (Closed 2005)
200 North Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Therapeutic Educational Alternative Model (Team) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
385 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Therapeutic Educational Setting (Tep) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
720 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southington, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southington, CT include Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School and Urbin T. Kelley School.
How many public preschools are located in Southington?
3 public preschools are located in Southington.
What is the racial composition of students in Southington?
Southington public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Southington are often viewed compared to one another?

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