For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,771 students in 06052, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 06052, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
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.
Public schools in zipcode 06052 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06052, CT Public Schools (2026)
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 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 89%).
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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