For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 363 students in Waterbury, CT.
The top ranked public charter school in Waterbury, CT is Brass City Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterbury, CT public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Waterbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Waterbury, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brass City Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
289 Willow St.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 527-5942
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Waterbury, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Grades: 1-5
| 17 students
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Grades: 1-5
| 22 students
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Crosby Nvcc (Waterbury Transition Learning Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Duggan Cbl Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38 West Porter St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Grades: K-3
| 8 students
30 Church St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Excel Ii Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Grades: 10-11
| 2 students
Excel Iii High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Margaret M. Generali Autism (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3196 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Grades: 1-5
| 29 students
Michael F. Wallace Autism Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3465 East Main St
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8410
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8410
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
North End Esc Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
534 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Grades: 8
| 7 students
Reed Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
33 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Grades: 1-6
| 18 students
Special Education Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Grades: PK
| 228 students
State Street School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
58 Griggs School
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Grades: 3-12
| 68 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
Wilby Esc Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
568 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Woodrow Wilson Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
235 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Grades: 1-5
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Waterbury, CT?
The top ranked public charter schools in Waterbury, CT include Brass City Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Waterbury?
1 public charter schools are located in Waterbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterbury?
Waterbury public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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