For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,359 students in 06705, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in 06705, CT are Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, H. S. Chase School and Michael F. Wallace Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06705 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06705, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06705, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
H. S. Chase School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Woodtick Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8188
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8188
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3465 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8140
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8140
Gr: 4-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3196 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Crosby High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8061
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
116 Beecher Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8000
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06705, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06705, CT include Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, H. S. Chase School and Michael F. Wallace Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06705?
6 public schools are located in 06705.
What is the racial composition of students in 06705?
06705 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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