What types of schools are available in New Haven, Connecticut?

New Haven, Connecticut offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in New Haven, Connecticut

Q: How many schools are in New Haven, Connecticut?

There are 42 schools in New Haven, Connecticut, serving 20,596 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in New Haven?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in New Haven, Connecticut, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 42 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

20,596

Total Students

Across New Haven

12.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

42 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,105 students at Amistad Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School

publicmiddlePK-8

191 Fountain St., New Haven, CT 06515

Family Academy Of Multilingual Exploration

publicmiddlePK-8

255 Blatchley Ave., New Haven, CT 06513

Augusta Lewis Troup School

publicmiddlePK-8

259 Edgewood Ave., New Haven, CT 06511

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

publicelementaryPK-4

69 Farnham Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

Barnard Environmental Magnet School

publicmiddlePK-8

170 Derby Ave., New Haven, CT 06511

Common Ground High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

358 Springside Ave., New Haven, CT 06515

Highville Charter School

charter schoolhighPK-12

1 Science Park, New Haven, CT 06511

Elm City Montessori School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

495 Blake Street, New Haven, CT 06515

Booker T. Washington Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

804 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Elm City College Preparatory School

charter schoolhighK-12

407 James Street, New Haven, CT 06513

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

publicmiddlePK-8

15 Lexington Ave., New Haven, CT 06513

100 Jewel Street, New Haven, CT 06511

charter schoolhighK-12

130 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School

publicmiddleK-8

1481 Quinnipiac Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513

444 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Clinton Avenue School

publicmiddleK-8

293 Clinton Ave., New Haven, CT 06513

Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

150 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, CT 06519

Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation

publicmiddlePK-8

35 Davis St., New Haven, CT 06515

164 Grand Ave., New Haven, CT 06513

Hill Regional Career High School

publichighGrade 9-12

140 Legion Ave., New Haven, CT 06519

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Detailed Overview of Schools in New Haven

New Haven, Connecticut is home to 42 schools serving over 20,596 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New Haven, Connecticut?

There are 42 schools in New Haven, serving 20,596 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in New Haven?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in New Haven include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in New Haven?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in New Haven is 12.8:1.

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