For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,697 students in 06052, CT (there are , serving 69 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 06052, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06052, CT are Lincoln Elementary School, Vance Elementary School and Slade Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 06052 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06052, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06052, CT ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 229-2564
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 229-2564
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
183 Vance St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 225-8731
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 225-8731
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Slade Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 225-6395
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 225-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
06052, Connecticut ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Extension Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
183 Steele St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Climb High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505
Grades: 12
| 18 students
Key Middle (Slade) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Steps Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06052, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06052, CT include Lincoln Elementary School, Vance Elementary School and Slade Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06052?
3 public schools are located in 06052.
What percentage of students in 06052 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 06052 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06052?
06052 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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