Barnard Environmental Magnet School vs Forest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
Forest School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
| Measure | Barnard Environmental Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Forest School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 596 | #440 of 596 |
| National rank | #46803 of 50,301 | #28099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 496 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| city | New Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 16.6).
- •Forest School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Forest School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Forest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 76.8%).
- •Forest School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.5).
- •Barnard Environmental Magnet School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 428.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnard Environmental Magnet School better than Forest School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest School ranks higher (45.7 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnard Environmental Magnet School and Forest School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School: 496. Forest School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnard Environmental Magnet School and Forest School rank in Connecticut?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School is 580th of 596 and Forest School is 440th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).