New Britain School District
School District · New Britain, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#119 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,403
+$1,398 vs Connecticut median
District size
9,900 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
New Britain School District ranks #119 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. New Britain School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary School (6.8/10), Vance Elementary School (6.7/10), and Northend Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among New Britain School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Britain School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in New Britain School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Vance Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Northend Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Chamberlain Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Smith Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Smalley Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Holmes Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | House of Arts Letters and Science (hals) Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Britain School District
New Britain School District is a New Britain, Connecticut school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 9,900 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $26,403 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, New Britain School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, New Britain School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.0% and ELA proficiency of 27.7%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Britain School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Britain School District with test data.
Schools in New Britain School District
14 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- New Britain
- Total Enrollment
- 9,900
- Teachers (FTE)
- 729
- District spending per student
- $26,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Britain School District?
New Britain School District has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Britain School District?
The average composite rating for New Britain School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in New Britain School District?
New Britain School District's district-level spending was $26,403 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Britain School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Britain School District is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Britain School District?
Lincoln Elementary School is the highest-rated school in New Britain School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in New Britain School District?
Across schools in New Britain School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Britain School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
New Britain School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Danbury School District (19)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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