For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,589 students in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central Manchester are Odyssey Community School, Waddell School and Bowers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-4
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Bowers School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Princeton Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Verplanck School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 Olcott Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Grades: K-4
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT include Odyssey Community School, Waddell School and Bowers School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester?
the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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