Best 06053 Connecticut Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,425 students in 06053, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06053, CT are Academy Of Science And Innovation, Diloreto Elementary & Middle School and Pulaski Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06053 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06053, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06053, CT Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Science And Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Slater Road
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
Gr: 6-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
732 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-2885
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
757 Farmington Ave.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-7665
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06053, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06053, CT include Academy Of Science And Innovation, Diloreto Elementary & Middle School and Pulaski Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06053?
3 public middle schools are located in 06053.
What is the racial composition of students in 06053?
06053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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