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Best New Haven County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 180 public elementary schools serving 75,454 students in New Haven County, CT.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Haven County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in New Haven County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
414 North Brooksvale Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 Beecher Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
490 Highland Ave.
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
38 Country Club Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
331 Copse Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 South Union St.
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
980 Durham Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
982 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6440
Gr: K-3 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Turkey Hill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
441 Turkey Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8040
Gr: 1-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Frisbie School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gainfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Walter C. Polson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
302 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
A. Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
68 Bullard Dr.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0222
Gr: 5-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
A. W. Cox School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
143 Three Mile Course
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5291
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Bethany Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44 Peck Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
146 Upper State St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-5387
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Guilford Lakes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Montowese Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 Fitch St.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-2564
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Doolittle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
735 Cornwall Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3549
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Race Brook School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
107 Grannis Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8030
Gr: 1-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1341 Ridge Rd.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 248-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Spring Glen School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Peck Place School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Peck Ln.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8034
Gr: 1-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alcott School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Totoket Valley Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1388 Middletown Ave.
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-1455
Gr: 3-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2828.
Worthington Hooker School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Canner St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Melissa Jones School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
181 Ledge Hill Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0773
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 New Haven Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3232.
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
Gr: 3-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3333.
Great Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Great Oak Road
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-6492
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3434.
Pomperaug Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
607 Main St. S
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Laurel Ledge School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Highland Ave.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203) 729-5355
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
A. C. E. S. (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
350 State Street
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
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
Gr: 3 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4 School St.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6430
Gr: 1-4 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Algonquin School (Closed 2017)
30 Coer Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4408
Alice Peck Learning Center (Closed 2018)
35 Hillfield Rd.
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
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
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Anna L. Lopresti School (Closed 2013)
29 Maple St
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
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
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Barnard School (Closed 2012)
11 Draher St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Beecher Road Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
40 Beecher Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-2195
Gr: 3-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Beecher Road Primary School (Closed 2013)
40 Beecher Rd
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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
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
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Brooklyn Elementary School (Closed 2012)
29 John St
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
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
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
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Central Avenue Preschool (Closed 2018)
28 Central Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 720-5224
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Central Avenue School (Closed 2013)
28 Central Ave
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
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
Gr: 12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Clarence E. Thompson School (Closed 2011)
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Gr: K-5
Clarence Rogers School (Closed 2011)
195 Wilmot Rd
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5400
Gr: K-2
Collaborative Alternative Magnet School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
Magnet School
26 Old Post Rd
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
Gr: 12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Community School (Closed 2017)
12 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-6674
Gr: 4-5
Cortlandt V.r. Creed Health And Sport Sciences High School (Closed 2023)
88 Bassett Road
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
Gr: 12 | 15 students
D. C. Moore School (Closed 2023)
82 Elliot St.
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 elementary schools in New Haven County, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Haven County, CT include Norton School, Beecher Road School and Highland School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Haven County?
180 public elementary schools are located in New Haven County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Haven County?
New Haven County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in New Haven County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in New Haven County include: Prendergast School vs. Mead School, Mead School vs. Prendergast School, Washington Middle School vs. Aces At Chase

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