For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,089 students in 06706, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06706, CT are Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Wendell L. Cross School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06706 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06706, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06706, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Wendell L. Cross School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Washington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 Baldwin St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Hopeville School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Cypress St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Gilmartin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Wyoming Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
06706, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06706, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06706, CT include Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Wendell L. Cross School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06706?
6 public elementary schools are located in 06706.
What is the racial composition of students in 06706?
06706 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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