For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,864 students in 06098, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in 06098, CT are Northwestern Regional High School, Northwestern Regional Middle School and Pearson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06098 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06098, CT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06098, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Regional Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Gr: 7-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pearson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Wetmore Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Gr: 2-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
The Gilbert School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Williams Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Gr: 7-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Explorations
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Spencer St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Hinsdale Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Gr: PK-2 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
06098, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Batcheller - Bridges 1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 Pratt Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Bridges 2 Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
15 Hinsdale Avenue
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5956
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5956
Gr: 2-4 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Flex Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Intensive Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Drive
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-1084
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-1084
Joy D. Rice School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
79 Gay Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5921
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5921
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Links High School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Step Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7132
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7132
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06098, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06098, CT include Northwestern Regional High School, Northwestern Regional Middle School and Pearson School.
How many public schools are located in 06098?
6 public schools are located in 06098.
What is the racial composition of students in 06098?
06098 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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