Best elementary schools in Waterbury School District (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 21 schools in Waterbury School District, Connecticut. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
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- 159Rotella Interdistrict Magnet SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 257Maloney Interdistrict Magnet SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 590 students
- 345Wendell L. Cross SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 606 students
- 441Carrington SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 455 students
- 541H. S. Chase SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 543 students
- 635Regan SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 237 students
- 734Duggan SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 832Margaret M. Generali Elementary SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 930Roberto Clemente International Dual Language SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary74.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 275 students
- 1028Bucks Hill SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 283 students
- 1127Washington SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 1224B. W. Tinker SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 578 students
- 1323Hopeville SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 291 students
- 1423F. J. Kingsbury SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 416 students
- 1523Reed SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 1622Bunker Hill SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 1721Sprague SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 1820Walsh SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 1919Woodrow Wilson SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 2018Driggs SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 2118Gilmartin SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 462 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 2 | Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 590 |
| 3 | Wendell L. Cross School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 606 |
| 4 | Carrington School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 5 | H. S. Chase School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 543 |
| 6 | Regan School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 237 |
| 7 | Duggan School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 8 | Margaret M. Generali Elementary School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 9 | Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 29.8 Lower 50% | 74.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 275 |
| 10 | Bucks Hill School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 11 | Washington School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 12 | B. W. Tinker School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 578 |
| 13 | Hopeville School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 14 | F. J. Kingsbury School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 15 | Reed School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 16 | Bunker Hill School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 17 | Sprague School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 18 | Walsh School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 19 | Woodrow Wilson School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 20 | Driggs School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 21 | Gilmartin School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.5 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 462 |
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School in Waterbury leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Waterbury School District with a Success Index (US) of 58.8. Of the 21 schools shown, 21 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Connecticut elementary schools rankings, every school on the Waterbury School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Waterbury School District?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School in Waterbury, Connecticut ranks first among elementary schools in Waterbury School District with a Success Index (US) of 58.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 614).
How are elementary schools in Waterbury School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.