For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,833 students in 06704, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 06704, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06704, CT are Regan School, Waterbury Career Academy and Bucks Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06704 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06704, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06704, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Regan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Waterbury Career Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Bucks Hill School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8182
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8182
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Walsh School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Dikeman Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
North End Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
534 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 Birch St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 573-6660
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 573-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Reed School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 Griggs Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
Sprague School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1443 Thomaston Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8189
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8189
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Wilby High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
568 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,178 students
06704, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North End Esc Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
534 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Grades: 8
| 7 students
Reed Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
33 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Grades: 1-6
| 18 students
Special Education Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Grades: PK
| 228 students
State Street School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
58 Griggs School
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Grades: 3-12
| 68 students
Wilby Esc Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
568 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Woodrow Wilson Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
235 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Grades: 1-5
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06704, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06704, CT include Regan School, Waterbury Career Academy and Bucks Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 06704?
9 public schools are located in 06704.
What percentage of students in 06704 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 06704 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06704?
06704 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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