For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,915 students in 06706, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 06706, CT are Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Gilmartin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 06706 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06706, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06706, CT ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Wendell L. Cross School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Gilmartin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Wyoming Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
06706, Connecticut ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 06706, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 06706, CT include Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Gilmartin School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06706?
3 public middle schools are located in 06706.
What is the racial composition of students in 06706?
06706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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