For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,113 students in 06511, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06511, CT are Beecher School, Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School and Conte/west Hills Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06511 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06511, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06511, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beecher School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jewel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3800
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Canner Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Conte/west Hills Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
East Rock Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Derby Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Highville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Grades: PK-12
| 504 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln-bassett School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Bassett St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-8500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #88.
King/robinson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fournier St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2700
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
Rank: #99.
Wexler/grant Community School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Foote St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1010.
Augusta Lewis Troup School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
259 Edgewood Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3000
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
06511, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
195 Wilmot Rd
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5400
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5400
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
1324 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5353
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5353
Grades: PK
| 29 students
580 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8666
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8666
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
New Light High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21 Wooster Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5617
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5617
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Nhps Self Contained Intellectually Disabled Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
133 Nash Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Nhps Self Contained Multi-handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 Canner Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8631
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8631
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
Urban Youth Center Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
806 Orchard St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
Grades: 1-5
| 39 students
Urban Youth Center Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Dixwell Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06511, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06511, CT include Beecher School, Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School and Conte/west Hills Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 06511?
10 public preschools are located in 06511.
What is the racial composition of students in 06511?
06511 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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