For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,502 students in 06042, CT (there are 5 private schools, serving 913 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 06042, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06042, CT are Buckley School, Keeney School and Waddell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06042 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06042, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06042, CT Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Vernon Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Keeney School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Waddell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Broad Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3392
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3392
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Bowers School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Princeton Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
06042, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
134 Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452
Gr: PK | 12 students
60 Washington Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502
Gr: PK | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06042, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06042, CT include Buckley School, Keeney School and Waddell School.
How many public schools are located in 06042?
4 public schools are located in 06042.
What percentage of students in 06042 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 06042 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06042?
06042 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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