For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,762 students in 06117, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06117, CT are Bugbee School, Aiken School and Norfeldt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06117 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06117, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06117, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Aiken School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Norfeldt School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #66.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
06117, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: 2-5
| 10 students
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Waave (W Hartford Applied Academic/voc'l Experience) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06117, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06117, CT include Bugbee School, Aiken School and Norfeldt School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06117?
6 public elementary schools are located in 06117.
What is the racial composition of students in 06117?
06117 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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