For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,089 students in 06706, CT (there are , serving 553 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 06706, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06706, CT are Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Wendell L. Cross School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06706 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06706, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06706, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 821 students
Rank: #33.
Wendell L. Cross School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Grades: PK-8
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Hopeville School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Cypress St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Gilmartin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Wyoming Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 Baldwin St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
06706, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06706, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06706, CT include Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Wendell L. Cross School.
How many public schools are located in 06706?
6 public schools are located in 06706.
What percentage of students in 06706 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 06706 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06706?
06706 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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