Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06109

The 06109 zip code area in Wethersfield, Connecticut is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Wethersfield School District, except for Discovery Academy which is part of the Capitol Region Education Council district.

Among the standout schools in the area are Alfred W. Hanmer School, which consistently ranks in the top 33% of Connecticut elementary schools and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Highcrest School is another strong performer, ranking in the top 40% of Connecticut elementary schools with high proficiency rates, especially in Math. At the high school level, Wethersfield High School ranks in the top 40% of Connecticut high schools and has solid academic performance, exceeding state averages in several subjects.

The schools in the 06109 zip code area show a range of racial diversity, with per-student spending varying from $14,423 at Highcrest School to $17,258 at Silas Deane Middle School. While many schools perform well overall, there are some notable performance gaps between student subgroups, and the data does not show a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic performance. The lone magnet school, Discovery Academy, performs below the district and state averages in many areas, suggesting the magnet school model may not be as effective in this particular case.