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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 06053

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Schools

2,462

Students

Top rankedHolmes Elementary School327^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Chamberlain Elementary School up 48 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Chamberlain Elementary School 12.4 students per teacher

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Summary:

Zip code 06053 in New Britain, CT is served by five public elementary schools within the New Britain School District, which ranks near the bottom statewide, enrolling a combined 2,462 students across grades PK-8 in a high-poverty area. Holmes Elementary School is the clear academic standout, ranking 327th in the state (33rd percentile) and posting far better test scores than its peers—its 4th grade ELA proficiency is 45%, compared to about 12-15% at Jefferson Elementary School, and its 5th grade science proficiency (44.2%) is more than double that of Chamberlain Elementary School (17.3%). Holmes also has the lowest poverty rate (66.4% FRL) and has improved its ranking three years in a row.

Chamberlain Elementary School is the most improved, leaping from the bottom 1% to the 11th percentile in two years, with sharp ELA gains (3rd grade rising from 12.2% to 29.9%)—though its math and science still trail district averages. Gaffney Elementary School is the most consistent for attendance, with the only chronic absenteeism rate (14.0%) below the state average (16.4%) and well under the district's 32.0%; it also spends the most per student ($21,053) yet performs mid-pack. DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School, the largest K-8 school, shows a steep math collapse in middle grades—7th grade math proficiency is just 8.7% and 8th grade 6.7%—while its elementary grades are closer to the district norm. Jefferson Elementary School is the highest concern: ranked 485 of 491, with the highest chronic absenteeism (20.9%) and the lowest math and ELA scores across grades 3-5.

All five schools serve high-poverty populations (66.4% to 79.4% FRL), but outcomes vary widely—Holmes and Chamberlain outperform Jefferson and DiLoreto despite similar economic challenges. Spending does not predict success: Gaffney spends 42% more per student than Holmes yet trails it substantially in academics. For parents, Holmes Elementary School offers the strongest academics and steady improvement, while Gaffney Elementary School is the best bet for consistent attendance and stability. Chamberlain Elementary School shows promise in ELA but still needs to address math and science. Families considering these schools should weigh academic achievement, attendance culture, and the specific grade span (K-5 vs. K-8), keeping in mind that every school here faces considerable challenges relative to Connecticut state averages.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)						SBAC Mathematics (2026)						Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Chamberlain Elementary School	Public	K-5	221 Farmington Ave.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 832-5691	402	32	12.4	79.4%	40 (10.0%)	49 (12.2%)	285 (70.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	9.6	436^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.4%		4.6	484^th of 493 public elementary schools	1.8%	48	17.3		29.9	25.4	29.3				25.4	13.4	16.0				98.4%	0%	$21,263
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School	Public	K-8	732 Slater Rd.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 223-2885	819	53	15.6	74.4%	72 (8.8%)	54 (6.6%)	661 (80.7%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.9%)	8.1	450^th of 492 public elementary schools	8.5%		6.8	470^th of 493 public elementary schools	4.7%	20	26.0	26.7	12.6	13.5	16.7	24.7	18.5	18.7	20.7	14.6	16.7	21.1	8.7	6.7	97.7%	0%	$16,837
Gaffney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	322 Slater Rd.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 225-6247	438	31	14.2	71.7%	72 (16.4%)	62 (14.2%)	264 (60.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.5%)	9.8	435^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.6%		9.5	436^th of 493 public elementary schools	11.6%	1	485.0		20.6	27.7	28.0				19.0	26.2	16.0				97.9%	0%	$24,589
Holmes Elementary School	Public	K-5	2150 Stanley St.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 223-8294	414	33	12.5	66.4%	88 (21.3%)	45 (10.9%)	212 (51.2%)	23 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.1%)	32.2	327^th of 492 public elementary schools	33.5%		21.4	365^th of 493 public elementary schools	26.0%	38	44.2		2378.0	45.0	2481.0				37.2	43.3	2479.0				100%	0%	$19,318
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	140 Horse Plain Rd.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 223-8007	389	30	12.7	74.8%	65 (16.7%)	32 (8.2%)	248 (63.8%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	4.3	486^th of 492 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.8	471^st of 493 public elementary schools	4.5%	15	15.5		15.5	14.7	12.7				14.3	13.2	10.0				97.9%	0%	$18,270

Cities Near Zip Code 06053

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Britain	0.82 mi	17	176^th
Farmington	2.49 mi	5	31^st
Newington	2.89 mi	7	116^th
Plainville	3.17 mi	7	124^th
Kensington	3.29 mi	1	103^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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