For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,155 students in 06117, CT (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,242 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 58% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06117, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Aiken School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Norfeldt School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Hall High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #55.
Webster Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #77.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
06117, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: 2-5
| 10 students
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
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
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06117, CT?
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 54% (majority Hispanic).
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