For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,906 students in 06053, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 111 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 06053, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06053, CT are House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy, Holmes Elementary School and Academy Of Science And Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06053 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06053, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06053, CT Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Pendleton Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 826-1866
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 826-1866
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Stanley St.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-8294
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-8294
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Science And Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Slater Road
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
Grades: 6-12
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #55.
Gaffney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
322 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-6247
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-6247
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Horse Plain Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-8007
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-8007
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Chamberlain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
221 Farmington Ave.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 832-5691
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 832-5691
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Pulaski Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
757 Farmington Ave.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-7665
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-7665
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #99.
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
732 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-2885
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-2885
Grades: K-8
| 842 students
06053, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Key Elementary (Gaffney) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
322 Slater Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
New Britain Transition Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
204 Merigold Dr
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
Grades: 1-11
| 51 students
Sunrise Intermediate (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06053, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06053, CT include House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy, Holmes Elementary School and Academy Of Science And Innovation.
How many public schools are located in 06053?
9 public schools are located in 06053.
What percentage of students in 06053 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 06053 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06053?
06053 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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