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Top 5 Best New Haven Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,372 students in New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public charter schools in New Haven, CT are Elm City Montessori School, Amistad Academy and Elm City College Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Haven, CT public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in New Haven have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Connecticut public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in New Haven, CT (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Amistad Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
Grades: K-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #33.
Elm City College Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
407 James Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 772-7010
Grades: K-12
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Booker T. Washington Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Common Ground High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Highville Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Grades: PK-12
| 505 students
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New Haven, 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
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Clarence Rogers School (Closed 2011)
195 Wilmot Rd
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5400
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Dwight Early Childhood Program Elementary School (Closed 2015)
1324 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5353
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
495 Blake St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-5300
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Educational Center For The Arts (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
55 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 777-5451
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hamden Transition Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-5933
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Headstart (Closed 2018)
54 Meadow Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-8913
Grades: PK
| 220 students
Helene Grant Headstart (Closed 2018)
540 Ella Grasso Blvd
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8666
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
140 Dewitt Street
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8888
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
35 Wheelbarrow Lane
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 468-3261
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Martin Luther King School (Closed 2008)
580 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8666
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
New Haven Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
245 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06530
(203) 974-4111
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
103 Hallock Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
New Light High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21 Wooster Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5617
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Nhps Self Contained Autism Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
199 Wilmot Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 691-3970
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Nhps Self Contained Intellectually Disabled Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
133 Nash Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Nhps Self Contained Multi-handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 Canner Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Polly T. Mccabe Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
390 Columbus Ave
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8758
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Prince School (Closed 2008)
22 Gold St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8651
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Quinnipiac Real World Math Stem School (Closed 2023)
460 Lexington Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-4700
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Riverside Education Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
560 Ella Grasso Blvd.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Sheridan Communications And Technolo Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
191 Fountain Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(860) 437-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
Strong Traditional Magnet Academy (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
69 Grand Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 946-8657
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Timothy Dwight School (Closed 2009)
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8631
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
Urban Youth Center Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
806 Orchard St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
Grades: 1-5
| 39 students
Urban Youth Center Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Dixwell Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Welch Annex School (Closed 2007)
49 Prince St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8414
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
West Rock Authors Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
311 Valley Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4900
Grades: PK-4
| 157 students
Woodward School (Closed 2005)
185 Barnes Ave..
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 946-8644
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Wrhs Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
135 Back Rimmon Road
New Haven, CT 06504
(203) 881-5551
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public charter schools in New Haven, CT include Elm City Montessori School, Amistad Academy and Elm City College Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in New Haven?
6 public charter schools are located in New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in New Haven?
New Haven public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Connecticut public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in New Haven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in New Haven include: Common Ground High School vs. Amistad Academy, Elm City College Preparatory School vs. Amistad Academy

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