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14 schools in New Britain

Connecticut · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in New Britain totals about 9,274 students across 14 schools (an average of 662 students per campus).

7-year change in New Britain

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,274
-209 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
15%
was 20%
% Hispanic
66%
was 63%
% Black
11%
was 12%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Academy of Science and InnovationHigh06-12767
Chamberlain Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05402
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle SchoolElementaryKG-08819
E. C. Goodwin Technical High SchoolHigh09-12690
Gaffney Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05438
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) AcademyMiddle06-08152
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05389
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05552
New Britain High SchoolHigh09-122,521
Northend Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05212
Pulaski Middle SchoolMiddle06-08839
Smalley Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05594
Smith Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05461
Vance Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05438

About New Britain

Public education in New Britain, Connecticut runs across 14 schools that enrolls roughly 9,274 students. By footprint, New Britain sits in the medium-population bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 662, above the state mean of about 489.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 9,483 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,274 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 20% to 15%.

On allk12, the community for New Britain discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in New Britain, Connecticut?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in New Britain, with a combined enrollment of about 9,274.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in New Britain?
New Britain has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in New Britain?
New Britain High School is the largest public school in New Britain by enrollment, with approximately 2,521 students.
What school districts serve New Britain?
New Britain is served by 3 public school districts, including New Britain School District, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
What grade levels do public schools in New Britain cover?
Public schools in New Britain serve students from pre-K through grade 12.