For the 2025 school year, there are 234 public schools serving 116,200 students in New Haven County, CT (there are , serving 13,110 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in New Haven County, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New Haven County, CT are Norton School, Beecher Road School and Highland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Haven County, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Haven County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Haven County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
414 North Brooksvale Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Beecher Road School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40 Beecher Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Gr: PK-6 | 882 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Highland School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
490 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-0335
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-0335
Gr: K-6 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chapman School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38 Country Club Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3591
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3591
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
331 Copse Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6460
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6460
Gr: K-3 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Calvin Leete School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 South Union St.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2726
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2726
Gr: K-4 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
980 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6400
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6400
Gr: 4-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
982 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6440
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6440
Gr: K-3 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Amity Middle School Bethany
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Luke Hill Rd.
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Gr: 7-8 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Daniel Hand High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
286 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6350
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Turkey Hill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Turkey Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8040
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8040
Gr: 1-6 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Frisbie School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Gainfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Walter C. Polson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6480
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Guilford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 New England Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2741
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 1,026 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Amity Regional High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Newton Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
A. Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
68 Bullard Dr.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0222
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0222
Gr: 5-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
A. W. Cox School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 Three Mile Course
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5291
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5291
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Bethany Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Peck Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 Upper State St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-5387
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-5387
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Guilford Lakes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Montowese Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Fitch St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-2564
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-2564
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
E. C. Adams Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Church St.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2755
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2755
Gr: 7-8 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2424.
Doolittle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Cornwall Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3549
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3549
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Amity Middle School Orange
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ohman Ave.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 392-3200
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 392-3200
Gr: 7-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Race Brook School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 Grannis Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8030
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8030
Gr: 1-6 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1341 Ridge Rd.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 248-4050
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 248-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2929.
Spring Glen School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Pomperaug Regional High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Cheshire High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 South Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2511
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3333.
Dodd Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Park Place
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3249
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3249
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3434.
Peck Place School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Peck Ln.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8034
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8034
Gr: 1-6 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Alcott School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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New Haven County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A. C. E. S. (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
350 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 407-4417
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 407-4417
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
A.r.t.s. Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Abc Classroom (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Todd Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Gr: 3 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
4 School St.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Gr: 1-4 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 3%
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alternate Education Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Quirk Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
29 Maple St
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-2009
Seymour, CT 06483
(203) 888-2009
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
11 Draher St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
40 Beecher Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Gr: 3-6 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
40 Beecher Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Gr: PK-2 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
446a Blake Street Suite 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Branford High School Horizons Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Gr: 1-5 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Center For Autism Spectrum And Development Disorders (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
26 Old Post Rd.
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-9501
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-9501
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
28 Central Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
28 Central Ave
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
900 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Cheshire Quinnipiac University Transition Collaborative Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
370 Bassett Drive
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 250-2431
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 250-2431
Gr: 12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Collaborative Alternative Magnet School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
26 Old Post Rd
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 234-0303
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 234-0303
Gr: 7-12
Community Classroom Collaborative-meriden School District (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Gr: 12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
88 Bassett Road
North Haven, CT 06473
(475) 220-6300
North Haven, CT 06473
(475) 220-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Crosby Nvcc (Waterbury Transition Learning Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Gr: 12 | 15 students
82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
Gr: PK-2 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Haven County, CT?
The top ranked public schools in New Haven County, CT include Norton School, Beecher Road School and Highland School.
How many public schools are located in New Haven County?
234 public schools are located in New Haven County.
What percentage of students in New Haven County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in New Haven County are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Haven County?
New Haven County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in New Haven County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Haven County include: Jonathan Law High School vs. Joseph A. Foran High School, Prendergast School vs. Mead School, Mead School vs. Prendergast School
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