For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,312 students in 06051, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06051, CT are Smith Elementary School, Northend Elementary School and Smalley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06051 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06051, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06051, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 Rutherford St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-1574
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-1574
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Northend Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Bassett St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-3819
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-3819
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Smalley Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 West St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8647
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8647
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
06051, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Center School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
505 South Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2017
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2017
Grades: PK
| 165 students
40 Goodwin Street
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-9557
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-9557
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Sunrise Primary (Chamberlain) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
120 Newington Ave
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-4
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06051, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06051, CT include Smith Elementary School, Northend Elementary School and Smalley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06051?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06051.
What is the racial composition of students in 06051?
06051 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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