For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,238 students in 06710, CT (there are , serving 834 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 06710, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06710, CT are Brass City Charter School, F. J. Kingsbury School and Driggs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06710 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06710, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06710, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brass City Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
289 Willow St.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
F. J. Kingsbury School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Columbia Blvd.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8172
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8172
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Driggs School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
77 Woodlawn Terrace
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8160
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06710, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06710, CT include Brass City Charter School, F. J. Kingsbury School and Driggs School.
How many public schools are located in 06710?
3 public schools are located in 06710.
What percentage of students in 06710 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 06710 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06710?
06710 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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