For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,804 students in 06515, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06515, CT are Elm City Montessori School, Mauro-sheridan Magnet School and Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06515 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06515, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06515, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Mauro-sheridan Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
191 Fountain St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Davis St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
69 Farnham Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Brennan Rogers School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wilmot Rd.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
06515, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
446a Blake Street Suite 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
495 Blake St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-5300
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-5300
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Hamden Transition Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-5933
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-5933
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nhps Self Contained Autism Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
199 Wilmot Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 691-3970
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 691-3970
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
191 Fountain Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(860) 437-6400
New Haven, CT 06515
(860) 437-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
311 Valley Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4900
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4900
Grades: PK-4
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 06515, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06515, CT include Elm City Montessori School, Mauro-sheridan Magnet School and Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation.
How many public preschools are located in 06515?
5 public preschools are located in 06515.
What is the racial composition of students in 06515?
06515 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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