For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 273 students in 06120, CT.
The top ranked public elementary school in 06120, CT is Sand School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 06120 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06120, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06120, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sand School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
06120, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hartford Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
177 Weston St.
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 240-1865
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 240-1865
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
150 Tower Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-1818
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-1818
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Lc - Breakthrough II School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
395 Lyme Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-6050
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-6050
Grades: PK-7
| 8 students
85 Edwards St
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-2140
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-2140
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06120, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06120, CT include Sand School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06120?
1 public elementary schools are located in 06120.
What is the racial composition of students in 06120?
06120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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