For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 960 students in 06029, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06029, CT are Windermere School and Crystal Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06029 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06029, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06029, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windermere School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 South Road
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
06029, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 5-6
| 446 students
Windermere School Program For Alternative Learning K-4 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06029, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06029, CT include Windermere School and Crystal Lake School.
How many public preschools are located in 06029?
2 public preschools are located in 06029.
What is the racial composition of students in 06029?
06029 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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