For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,311 students in 06040, CT (there are 5 private schools, serving 493 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 06040, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06040, CT are Odyssey Community School, Manchester High School and Highland Park 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 21% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (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 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
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: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
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: 5-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
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: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
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 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
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 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
140 Dartmouth Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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, Manchester High School and Highland Park 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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06040?
06040 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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