For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 924 students in 06489, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06489, CT are Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School and Urbin T. Kelley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06489 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06489, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06489, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Urbin T. Kelley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Spring Lake Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Grades: PK
| 46 students
06489, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
720 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Grades: 9-11
| 7 students
Alta High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
242 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3379
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3379
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
49 Beecher Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3202
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3202
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Language Based Classroom At Hatton School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
50 Spring Lake Road
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Grades: 2-5
| 7 students
Language Based Classroom Multihandicapped (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
50 Spring Lake Road
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Grades: K-4
| 8 students
200 North Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3367
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3367
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Therapeutic Educational Alternative Model (Team) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
385 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Therapeutic Educational Setting (Tep) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
720 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06489, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06489, CT include Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School and Urbin T. Kelley School.
How many public preschools are located in 06489?
3 public preschools are located in 06489.
What is the racial composition of students in 06489?
06489 public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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