Benjamin Jepson Magnet School vs Overbrook Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
483 students
Overbrook Early Learning Center
East Haven · Public other · Grades PK–PK
173 students
| Measure | Benjamin Jepson Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Overbrook Early Learning Center East Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #518 of 596 | – |
| National rank | #39246 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 483 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 43.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | New Haven | East Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overbrook Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 77.2%).
- •Benjamin Jepson Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 43.3).
- •Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 173.
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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School better than Overbrook Early Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Overbrook Early Learning Center?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between New Haven and East Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School: 483. Overbrook Early Learning Center: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Overbrook Early Learning Center rank in Connecticut?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is 518th of 596 and Overbrook Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).