For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,053 students in 06706, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 06706, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06706, CT are Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Wendell L. Cross School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06706 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06706, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06706, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Wendell L. Cross School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8171
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Washington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 Baldwin St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8177
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Hopeville School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Cypress St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8173
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Gilmartin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Wyoming Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8175
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06706, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06706, CT include Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School, Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Wendell L. Cross School.
How many public schools are located in 06706?
6 public schools are located in 06706.
What percentage of students in 06706 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 06706 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06706?
06706 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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