For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,288 students in 06708, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06708, CT are Aces At Chase, Carrington School and Duggan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06708 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06708, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06708, CT Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aces At Chase
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Gr: 6-9 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Carrington School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Kenmore Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Duggan School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Bank Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
483 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8120
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8120
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
06708, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
11 Draher St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Gr: 1-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 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
Gr: K-3 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06708, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06708, CT include Aces At Chase, Carrington School and Duggan School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06708?
4 public middle schools are located in 06708.
What is the racial composition of students in 06708?
06708 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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