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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06226

At a glance

Schools

2,295

Students

Districts

Top rankedWindham Technical High School77^th of 141 Connecticut high schools

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Biggest riser

Natchaug School up 14 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) 7.7 students per teacher

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Summary:

The 06226 zip code area in Connecticut is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (1 technical high school and 1 magnet school). While the schools in this area face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and lower-than-average test scores, a few schools stand out for their strong performance.

The Windham Technical High School ranks relatively high compared to other high schools in the state, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a higher 4-year graduation rate (88.4%) and better science proficiency than the other high schools in the area. The Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) is another standout, with a history of strong performance and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.2.

However, the overall performance of schools in the Windham School District, which encompasses most of the schools in this data set, is concerning. The district is ranked 142 out of 156 districts in Connecticut and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and the economic disadvantages faced by many students in the area will be crucial to improving educational outcomes in this community.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SAT Math (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Mathematics (2025)						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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th 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	Total
Windham Technical High School	Public	9-12	210 Birch St.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 456-3879	510	47	10.8	42.2%	269 (52.7%)	11 (2.2%)	203 (39.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	35.7	77^th of 141 public high schools	45.4%		35.6	85^th of 145 public high schools	41.4%	8		50.0	8.2												$31,784
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)	Public, Magnet	9-12	896 Main Street	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 465-5636	123	16	7.7	31.7%	61 (49.6%)	3 (2.4%)	33 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (16.3%)								(n/a)		43.3													$54,287
Windham Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Quarry St.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2351	583	56	10.4	76.3%	97 (16.6%)	17 (2.9%)	452 (77.5%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	19.4	188^th of 252 public middle schools	25.4%		16.2	196^th of 250 public middle schools	21.6%	8	41.4					27.7	26.9	30.4				20.7	22.1	15.7	$23,976
Natchaug School	Public	K-5	123 Jackson St.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2380	234	23	10.1	72.6%	26 (11.1%)	12 (5.1%)	186 (79.5%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	10.8	427^th of 493 public elementary schools	13.4%		9.5	441^st of 497 public elementary schools	11.3%	14				25.0	31.0				16.7	32.5	16.7				$22,384
W. B. Sweeney School	Public	K-5	60 Oak Hill Dr.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2420	212	21	10.0	84.4%	35 (16.5%)	11 (5.2%)	158 (74.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	9	445^th of 493 public elementary schools	9.7%		11.1	427^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.1%	18				18.2					25.0	25.0					$25,537
Windham High School	Public	9-12	355 High St.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 465-2480	633	64	9.8	71.6%	76 (12.0%)	21 (3.3%)	517 (81.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)								(n/a)		26.9													$25,626

Cities Near Zip Code 06226

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Willimantic	0.26 mi	7	166^th
North Windham	1.85 mi	2	147^th
Mansfield Depot	2 mi	1
Windham	2.78 mi	1	168^th
Mansfield Center	4.19 mi	1	73^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.