For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,416 students in 06040, CT (there are , serving 526 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 06040, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06040, CT are Odyssey Community School, Martin School and Manchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06040 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06040, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06040, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Martin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Dartmouth Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Manchester High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Highland Park School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Porter St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Gr: 5-6 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Verplanck School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 Olcott Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Gr: K-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Illing Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
791 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
06040, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Gr: 6-9 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Manchester Regional Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
665 Wetherell St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Manchester Transition Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Gr: 12 | 13 students
160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
665 Wetherell Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06040, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06040, CT include Odyssey Community School, Martin School and Manchester High School.
How many public schools are located in 06040?
8 public schools are located in 06040.
What percentage of students in 06040 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 06040 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06040?
06040 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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