For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,512 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 Carbone School/east Haven Academy, Dominick H. Ferrara School 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 40%), 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbone School/east Haven Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tyler St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
Grades: 1-8
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Dominick H. Ferrara School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Maynard Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3318
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3318
Grades: 3-5
| 178 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Grove J. Tuttle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Prospect St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3315
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3315
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Momauguin School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Cosey Beach Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3321
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3321
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph Melillo Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Hudson St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Townsend Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(475) 220-4200
East Haven, CT 06512
(475) 220-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 Foxon Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
54 Gerrish Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3305
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3305
Grades: PK
| 171 students
East Haven, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Pathways (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
290 Dodge Avenue
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
67 Hudson St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3880
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3880
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Haven, CT?
The top ranked public schools in East Haven, CT include Carbone School/east Haven Academy, Dominick H. Ferrara School 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Haven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Haven include: Grove J. Tuttle School vs. Carbone School/east Haven Academy, Carbone School/east Haven Academy vs. Grove J. Tuttle School, Joseph Melillo Middle School vs. Nathan Hale School
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