For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,397 students in 06053, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in 06053, CT are Academy Of Science And Innovation and E. C. Goodwin Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06053 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06053, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06053 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Science And Innovation, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06053, CT Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Science And Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Slater Road
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
Gr: 6-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
06053, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
Key Elementary (Gaffney) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
322 Slater Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Gr: K-5 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 77%
New Britain Transition Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
204 Merigold Dr
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
Gr: 1-11 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Sunrise Intermediate (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Gr: 4-5 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 06053, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in 06053, CT include Academy Of Science And Innovation and E. C. Goodwin Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06053?
2 public high schools are located in 06053.
What is the racial composition of students in 06053?
06053 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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