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Best 06117 Connecticut Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,762 students in 06117, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06117, CT are Bugbee School, Aiken School and Norfeldt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06117 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06117, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06117, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Aiken School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Norfeldt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Webster Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06117 Connecticut

06117, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Waave (W Hartford Applied Academic/voc'l Experience) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06117, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06117, CT include Bugbee School, Aiken School and Norfeldt School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06117?
6 public elementary schools are located in 06117.
What is the racial composition of students in 06117?
06117 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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