Best East Side Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 837 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester, CT.
The top-ranked public school in East Side is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Manchester, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester, CT (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Gr: 5-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester, CT include Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester?
the neighborhood of East Side, Manchester public schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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