For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,414 students in Newington, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Newington, CT are Anna Reynolds School, John Paterson School and Ruth Chaffee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newington, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Newington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Preschools in Newington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
John Paterson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Church Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Chaffee School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Superior Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Green School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Thomas Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Newington, Connecticut Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newington, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Newington, CT include Anna Reynolds School, John Paterson School and Ruth Chaffee School.
How many public preschools are located in Newington?
4 public preschools are located in Newington.
What is the racial composition of students in Newington?
Newington public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Newington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newington include: John Paterson School vs. Anna Reynolds School, Elizabeth Green School vs. John Paterson School, Anna Reynolds School vs. John Paterson School
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