Best elementary schools in New Haven (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 29 schools in New Haven, Connecticut. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
- 174Worthington Hooker SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 247Mauro-Sheridan Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 482 students
- 341Booker T. Washington AcademyNew Haven · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 404 students
- 439Nathan Hale SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 506 students
- 538Davis Academy for Arts & Design InnovationNew Haven · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 635Conte/West Hills Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 496 students
- 735Elm City Montessori SchoolNew Haven · Charter Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 312 students
- 833Clinton Avenue SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 932Edgewood SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 1032East Rock Community Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 1131John C. DanielsNew Haven · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 1230Beecher SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 1329Barack H. Obama Magnet University SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 1429Benjamin Jepson Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1527Celentano BioTech Health and Medical Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 1626Truman SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 1725King/Robinson Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 1824Ross/Woodward SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 562 students
- 1923Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 2022John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 2122Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global AwarenessNew Haven · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 2220Augusta Lewis Troup SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 300 students
- 2320Family Academy of Multilingual ExplorationNew Haven · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 2420Wexler/Grant Community SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 194 students
- 2520Fair Haven SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 734 students
- 2618Brennan Rogers SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 2718Lincoln-Bassett SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 236 students
- 2818Hill Central Music AcademyNew Haven · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 2917Barnard Environmental Magnet SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 496 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthington Hooker School New Haven · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 74.2 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 2 | Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 3 | Booker T. Washington Academy New Haven · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 40.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 4 | Nathan Hale School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 506 |
| 5 | Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 6 | Conte/West Hills Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 35.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 496 |
| 7 | Elm City Montessori School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 34.5 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 312 |
| 8 | Clinton Avenue School New Haven · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 9 | Edgewood School New Haven · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 10 | East Rock Community Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 11 | John C. Daniels New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 12 | Beecher School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 29.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 13 | Barack H. Obama Magnet University School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 14 | Benjamin Jepson Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 15 | Celentano BioTech Health and Medical Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 26.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 16 | Truman School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 26.0 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 17 | King/Robinson Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 18 | Ross/Woodward School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 24.3 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 562 |
| 19 | Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 20 | John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 22.4 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 21 | Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness New Haven · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 22 | Augusta Lewis Troup School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 300 |
| 23 | Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 24 | Wexler/Grant Community School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 194 |
| 25 | Fair Haven School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 19.6 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 734 |
| 26 | Brennan Rogers School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 27 | Lincoln-Bassett School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 236 |
| 28 | Hill Central Music Academy New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 29 | Barnard Environmental Magnet School New Haven · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 496 |
Worthington Hooker School in New Haven leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in New Haven with a Success Index (US) of 74.2. Of the 29 schools shown, 27 are public, 2 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Connecticut elementary schools rankings, every school on the New Haven page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in New Haven?
Worthington Hooker School in New Haven, Connecticut ranks first among elementary schools in New Haven with a Success Index (US) of 74.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 420).
How are elementary schools in New Haven ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.