Best Public Schools in 06051 (New Britain, CT) (2025-26)

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Best 06051 Connecticut Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,710 students in 06051, CT (there are , serving 150 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 06051, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in 06051, CT are Smith Elementary School, New Britain High School and Northend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 06051 have an score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06051, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06051, CT Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Smith Elementary School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
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142 Rutherford St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-1574

Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

New Britain High School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
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110 Mill St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-6300

Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #33.

Northend Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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160 Bassett St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-3819

Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #44.

Smalley Elementary School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
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175 West St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8647

Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06051 Connecticut

06051, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alternative Center School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

505 South Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450

Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy (Closed 2024)

40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866

Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Roosevelt Early Learning Center (Closed 2018)

40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2017

Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Roosevelt Middle School (Closed 2015)

40 Goodwin Street
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-9557

Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Sunrise Primary (Chamberlain) (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

120 Newington Ave
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2234

Gr: K-4 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 06051, CT?

The top ranked public schools in 06051, CT include Smith Elementary School, New Britain High School and Northend Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 06051?

4 public schools are located in 06051.

What percentage of students in 06051 go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in 06051 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in 06051?

06051 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).