For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 77 students in 06098, CT.
The top-ranked public charter school in 06098, CT is Explorations. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 06098 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 06098, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best 06098, CT Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 charter schools in 06098, CT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 06098, CT include Explorations.
How many public charter schools are located in 06098?
1 public charter schools are located in 06098.
What is the racial composition of students in 06098?
06098 public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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