For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,940 students in 06051, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 06051, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06051, CT are House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy, Smith Elementary School and New Britain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06051 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06051, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06051, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
40 Goodwin St
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 826-1866
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 Rutherford St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-1574
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-1574
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
New Britain High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mill St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-6300
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Northend Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Bassett St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-3819
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 223-3819
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Smalley Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 West St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8647
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8647
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06051, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06051, CT include House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy, Smith Elementary School and New Britain High School.
How many public schools are located in 06051?
5 public schools are located in 06051.
What percentage of students in 06051 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 06051 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06051?
06051 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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