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Top 5 Best West Haven Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,789 students in West Haven, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Haven, CT are Edith E. Mackrille School, Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Alma E. Pagels School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Haven, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in West Haven, CT (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edith E. Mackrille School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Alma E. Pagels School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
Grades: PK-4
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Savin Rock Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Seth G. Haley School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
369 Washington Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Tetlow St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4390
Grades: 5-6
| 876 students
Rank: #88.
Forest School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Haven, Connecticut

West Haven, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Clarence E. Thompson School (Closed 2011)
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Edgar C. Stiles School (Closed 2004)
575 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6860
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Life Skills (Closed 2018)
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Grades: 5-8
| 7 students
Pace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Haven, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Haven, CT include Edith E. Mackrille School, Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Alma E. Pagels School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Haven?
8 public elementary schools are located in West Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in West Haven?
West Haven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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