Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Haven, Connecticut 06513 · New Haven School District
#518 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#39246 of 50,301 nationally
About Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is a public elementary located in New Haven, in the New Haven School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 483 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 518th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (41th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 483.
There are 42 schools in New Haven; Benjamin Jepson Magnet School ranks 16th of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benjamin Jepson Magnet School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fair Haven School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
734 students · 1.2 km away
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
441 students · 1.5 km away
John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students · 1.5 km away
Overbrook Early Learning Center
East Haven · Public other · Grades PK–PK
173 students · 2.1 km away
Elm City College Preparatory School
New Haven · Charter other · Grades K–12
760 students · 2.1 km away
Joseph Melillo Middle School
East Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students · 2.2 km away
Clinton Avenue School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–8
446 students · 2.2 km away
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students · 2.4 km away
Metropolitan Business Academy
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
380 students · 2.6 km away
Booker T. Washington Academy
New Haven · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
404 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
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483 students
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
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482 students
Daniels Farm School
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484 students
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
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481 students
Killingly Memorial School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Jepson Magnet School a good school?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School has a Success Index (US) of 28.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #518 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benjamin Jepson Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School ranks #518 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #39246 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School had 483 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Jepson Magnet School a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.