For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,207 students in Darien, CT. The top ranked public preschools in Darien, CT are Hindley Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School and Royle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Darien have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Darien, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hindley Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tokeneke Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Royle Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
133 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Hoyt St.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Darien, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Darien, CT include Hindley Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School and Royle Elementary School. Darien has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public preschools are located in Darien?
5 public preschools are located in Darien.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Darien include: Royle Elementary School vs. Tokeneke Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School vs. Hindley Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School vs. Royle Elementary School
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