Best Public Preschools in Manchester, CT (2026)

Best Manchester Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 897 students in Manchester, CT.

The top-ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT are Odyssey Community School, Keeney School and Martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Manchester, CT public preschools have an score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Manchester, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Odyssey Community School

Charter School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
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579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234

Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Keeney School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354

Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #33.

Martin School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
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140 Dartmouth Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367

Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

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Manchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bennet Middle School (Closed 2007)

1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571

Gr: 6-9 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Bentley Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342

Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Manchester Preschool - Site 2 (Closed 2018)

134 Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452

Gr: PK | 12 students

Manchester Preschool Center (Closed 2009)

60 Washington Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502

Gr: PK | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Manchester Regional Academy (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

665 Wetherell St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495

Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Manchester Transition Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

11 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521

Gr: 12 | 13 students

Nathan Hale School (Closed 2013)

160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346

Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

665 Wetherell Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496

Gr: 8-12 | 22 students

Robertson School (Closed 2023)

65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372

Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Washington School (Closed 2020)

94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332

Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT?

The top-ranked public preschools in Manchester, CT include Odyssey Community School, Keeney School and Martin School.

How many public preschools are located in Manchester?

3 public preschools are located in Manchester.

What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?

Manchester public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).