For the 2025 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon private preschools serving 4,215 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Connecticut include St. James School, St. Rose Of Lima School, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $9,056, which is lower than the Connecticut private preschool average tuition cost of $18,960.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Connecticut Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
327 students
Year: 2017
581 Silas Deane Hwy
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
379 students
Year: 2012
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
372 students
Year: 2009
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
271 students
Year: 2010
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
388 students
Year: n/a
St. Joseph Elementary School![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
370 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
257 students
Year: 2012
500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
237 students
Year: 2009
24 Dodgingtown Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
180 students
Year: 2008
946 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
171 students
Year: 2018
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
290 students
Year: 2009
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
353 students
Year: 2010
Kinder Garden Learning Center![Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.]( "Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.")
Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
40 students
Year: n/a
190 Shelton Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
232 students
Year: 2010
St. Gabriel School![St. Gabriel School Photo - St. Gabriel School students take week long field trip to Starbase to learn more about their STEM program.]( "St. Gabriel School Photo - St. Gabriel School students take week long field trip to Starbase to learn more about their STEM program.")
(Catholic)
77 Bloomfield Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6401
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6401
164 students
Year: 2011
214 Brainard Road
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-3833
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-3833
120 students
Year: 2010
St. Thomas The Apostle![St. Thomas The Apostle Photo]( "St. Thomas The Apostle Photo")
(Catholic)
25 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
189 students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Connecticut include St. James School, St. Rose Of Lima School, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Connecticut?
17 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Connecticut.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Connecticut?
The average tuition cost is $9,056, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $18,960.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 28%.
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