For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,670 students in Wethersfield, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Wethersfield, CT are Charles Wright School, Emerson-williams School and Samuel B. Webb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wethersfield, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Wethersfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Wethersfield, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Wright School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
186 Nott St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8350
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8350
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Emerson-williams School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
461 Wells Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8360
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8360
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Willow St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8340
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-8340
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Discovery Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 Cumberland Avenue
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Progress Drive
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 240-6615
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 240-6615
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Wethersfield, Connecticut ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Soundbridge @ Wersfield High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
411 Wolcott Hill Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-4260
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-4260
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Soundbridge Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
123 Progress Dr.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-4260
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-4260
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wethersfield, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Wethersfield, CT include Charles Wright School, Emerson-williams School and Samuel B. Webb Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wethersfield?
5 public preschools are located in Wethersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wethersfield?
Wethersfield public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wethersfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wethersfield include: Charles Wright School vs. Discovery Academy, Emerson-williams School vs. Discovery Academy
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