Elm City College Preparatory School vs Fair Haven School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm City College Preparatory School
New Haven · Charter other · Grades K–12
760 students
Fair Haven School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
734 students
| Measure | Elm City College Preparatory School New Haven, Connecticut | Fair Haven School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #561 of 596 |
| National rank | – | #45089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 760 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 8% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm City College Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 8%).
- •Elm City College Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 20%).
- •Fair Haven School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 78.2%).
- •Fair Haven School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.5).
- •Elm City College Preparatory School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 734.
- •Elm City College Preparatory School is a charter school while Fair Haven School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elm City College Preparatory School better than Fair Haven School?
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 Elm City College Preparatory School and Fair Haven School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm City College Preparatory School: 760. Fair Haven School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm City College Preparatory School and Fair Haven School rank in Connecticut?
Elm City College Preparatory School is unranked and Fair Haven School is 561st of 596 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).