Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0New Britain’s public schools score below 97% of Connecticut districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in New Britain’s districts is 8%, below the Connecticut average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Britain, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.
From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
New Britain’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 18% of tested students were proficient in reading and 8% in math, against 50% and 40% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
68% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,436 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Solterra Academy (private), Imago Dei Classical Academy Inc. (private) and Raymond Hill School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind New Britain’s grade
D−: better than 3% of Connecticut school districts, last of 152 Connecticut towns. Both inputs trail the Connecticut average; among the 40 Connecticut towns with similar household incomes, New Britain’s schools place at the bottom.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New Britain, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in New Britain
Gaffney Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 438 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in New Britain
New Britain High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,521 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in New Britain
New Britain High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,521 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in New Britain
New Britain High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,521 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in New Britain
New Britain High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,521 students · 16:1 students per teacher
New Britain’s public schools are run by New Britain School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
New Britain vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share New Britain’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| New Britain | D− | New Britain |
| Farmington | A | Farmington |
| Newington | B− | Newington |
| Berlin | B | Berlin |
| Plainville | C+ | Plainville |
| Southington | B+ | Southington |
Every school in New Britain
19 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about New Britain’s schools
Are New Britain’s schools good?
On Connecticut’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New Britain children attend score below 97% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they place at the bottom. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is New Britain in?
New Britain School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,012 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do New Britain kids go to high school?
New Britain High School, with 2,521 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is New Britain’s graduation rate?
68% of the class of 2023 in New Britain School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.
How much does New Britain spend per student?
$25,436 in New Britain School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in New Britain?
Yes: Solterra Academy (special education, grades 1–12, 143 students), Imago Dei Classical Academy Inc. (Catholic, grades K–12, 113 students) and Raymond Hill School (special education, grades 1–12, 87 students).
Parents talk
What New Britain families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near New Britain → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.