For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,888 students in 06706, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06706, CT are Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Gilmartin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06706 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06706, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06706, CT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
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 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06706, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06706, CT include Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Wendell L. Cross School and Gilmartin School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06706?
3 public middle schools are located in 06706.
What is the racial composition of students in 06706?
06706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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