For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,397 students in 06053, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06053, CT are Academy Of Science And Innovation and E. C. Goodwin Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06053 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06053, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06053 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Science And Innovation, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06053, CT Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Science And Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Slater Road
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
Grades: 6-12
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
06053, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Key Elementary (Gaffney) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
322 Slater Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
New Britain Transition Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
204 Merigold Dr
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-4577
Grades: 1-11
| 51 students
Sunrise Intermediate (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06053, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06053, CT include Academy Of Science And Innovation and E. C. Goodwin Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06053?
2 public high schools are located in 06053.
What is the racial composition of students in 06053?
06053 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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