For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,697 students in 06052, CT.
The top ranked public elementary 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» elementary schools in zipcode 06052 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06052, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06052, CT ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 12% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Slade Middle School
(Math: 4% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
06052, Connecticut ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Climb High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505
Gr: 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
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06052, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06052, CT include Lincoln Elementary School, Vance Elementary School and Slade Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06052?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06052.
What is the racial composition of students in 06052?
06052 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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