For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,171 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 43% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06098, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Regional Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Grades: 7-8
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Pearson School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Wetmore Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Grades: 3-6
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Explorations
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Spencer St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
The Gilbert School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Williams Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Grades: 7-12
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Pratt St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Hinsdale Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students
06098, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Batcheller - Bridges 1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 Pratt Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bridges 2 Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
15 Hinsdale Avenue
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5956
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5956
Grades: 2-4
| 4 students
Flex Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Intensive Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Drive
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-1084
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-1084
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Joy D. Rice School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
79 Gay Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5921
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5921
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Links High School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Step Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7132
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7132
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
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?
7 public schools are located in 06098.
What is the racial composition of students in 06098?
06098 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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