Schools in Manchester, Connecticut (2025)
12 schools · 6,497 students · 11 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 410.
Manchester, in Connecticut, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,497 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle; by sector 11 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Manchester's schools is 410, above the Connecticut median of 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
12 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Odyssey Community School (62.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Buckley School (59.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Highland Park School (56.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Manchester High School (1,703 students), Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students), Illing Middle School (763 students).
Ranked schools in Manchester
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
- 163Odyssey Community SchoolManchester · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 259Buckley SchoolManchester · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 356Highland Park SchoolManchester · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 300 students
- 455Keeney SchoolManchester · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 553Waddell SchoolManchester · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 649Bowers SchoolManchester · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 747Manchester High SchoolManchester · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,703 students
- 847Manchester Preschool Center at MartinManchester · Public Elementary67.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 153 students
- 937Illing Middle SchoolManchester · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 763 students
- 1035Elisabeth M. Bennet AcademyManchester · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 864 students
- 1132Great Path Academy at CT State ManchesterManchester · Public High17% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 1231Verplanck SchoolManchester · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 466 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odyssey Community School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 62.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 2 | Buckley School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 3 | Highland Park School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 300 |
| 4 | Keeney School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 5 | Waddell School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 52.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 6 | Bowers School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 7 | Manchester High School Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,703 |
| 8 | Manchester Preschool Center at Martin Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 67.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 153 |
| 9 | Illing Middle School Manchester · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 763 |
| 10 | Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Manchester · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 864 |
| 11 | Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 12 | Verplanck School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 466 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Manchester side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Manchester?
Odyssey Community School is the highest-ranked school in Manchester with a Success Index (US) of 62.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Manchester?
Manchester has 12 schools (8 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle) educating 6,497 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Manchester?
The median Enrollment across schools in Manchester is 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.