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Best 06052 Connecticut Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,697 students in 06052, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 06052 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06052, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06052, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 229-2564
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
183 Vance St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 225-8731
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Slade Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 225-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06052 Connecticut

06052, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
183 Steele St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-8505
Gr: 12 | 18 students
Key Middle (Slade) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Steps Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
183 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 827-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06052, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06052, CT include Lincoln Elementary School, Vance Elementary School and Slade Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06052?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06052.
What is the racial composition of students in 06052?
06052 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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