For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,112 students in the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in The Centre are Carbone School/east Haven Academy, Grove J. Tuttle School and Joseph Melillo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbone School/east Haven Academy
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 1-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Melillo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67 Hudson St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven, CT include Carbone School/east Haven Academy, Grove J. Tuttle School and Joseph Melillo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven?
the neighborhood of The Centre, East Haven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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