For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,176 students in 06708, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06708, CT are W. F. Kaynor Technical High School and John F. Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06708 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06708, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06708 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06708, CT Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Tompkins St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
422 Highland Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
06708, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Grades: 1-5
| 17 students
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Grades: 1-5
| 22 students
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Crosby Nvcc (Waterbury Transition Learning Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Duggan Cbl Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38 West Porter St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Grades: K-3
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06708, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06708, CT include W. F. Kaynor Technical High School and John F. Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06708?
2 public high schools are located in 06708.
What is the racial composition of students in 06708?
06708 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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