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Best 06704 Connecticut Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,833 students in 06704, CT (there are , serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 06704, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06704, CT are Regan School, Waterbury Career Academy and Bucks Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06704 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06704, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06704, CT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Regan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Waterbury Career Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Bucks Hill School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8182
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
North End Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
534 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Walsh School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Dikeman Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sprague School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1443 Thomaston Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8189
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Woodrow Wilson School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Birch St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 573-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Reed School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Griggs Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Wilby High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
568 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06704 Connecticut

06704, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North End Esc Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
534 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Gr: 8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Reed Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
33 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Gr: 1-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Special Education Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
State Street School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
58 Griggs School
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Gr: 3-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Wilby Esc Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
568 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Woodrow Wilson Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
235 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Gr: 1-5 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 06704, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06704, CT include Regan School, Waterbury Career Academy and Bucks Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 06704?
9 public schools are located in 06704.
What percentage of students in 06704 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 06704 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06704?
06704 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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