Best East Haven Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,460 students in East Haven, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in East Haven, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Haven, CT are Dominick H. Ferrara School, Carbone School/east Haven Academy and Grove J. Tuttle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Haven, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in East Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Haven, CT (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dominick H. Ferrara School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Maynard Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3318
Gr: 3-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Carbone School/east Haven Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Tyler St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
Gr: 1-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Grove J. Tuttle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Prospect St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3315
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Momauguin School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Cosey Beach Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3321
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Joseph Melillo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Hudson St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Townsend Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(475) 220-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer Run School
311 Foxon Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
54 Gerrish Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3305
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Haven, Connecticut

East Haven, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
Gr: PK-2 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1 Maple St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
Gr: PK-K
Pathways (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
290 Dodge Avenue
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 33%
67 Hudson St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3880
Gr: 1-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in East Haven, CT include Dominick H. Ferrara School, Carbone School/east Haven Academy and Grove J. Tuttle School.
How many public schools are located in East Haven?
8 public schools are located in East Haven.
What percentage of students in East Haven go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in East Haven are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Haven?
East Haven public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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