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Best 06117 Connecticut Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,074 students in 06117, CT (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,245 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 06117, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06117, CT are Bugbee School, Aiken School and Norfeldt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06117 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06117, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06117, CT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Aiken School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Norfeldt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Hall High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
975 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Webster Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06117 Connecticut

06117, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Waave (W Hartford Applied Academic/voc'l Experience) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 06117, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06117, CT include Bugbee School, Aiken School and Norfeldt School.
How many public schools are located in 06117?
7 public schools are located in 06117.
What percentage of students in 06117 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 06117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06117?
06117 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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