For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,013 students in 06511, CT.
The top ranked public charter schools in 06511, CT are Amistad Academy, Booker T. Washington Academy and Highville Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 06511 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 06511, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best 06511, CT Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amistad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
Gr: K-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Booker T. Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Highville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy For Young Men Inc.
Charter School
609 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 710-4998
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 710-4998
06511, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1324 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5353
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5353
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 97%
580 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8666
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8666
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 97%
New Light High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21 Wooster Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5617
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5617
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Nhps Self Contained Intellectually Disabled Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
133 Nash Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Nhps Self Contained Multi-handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 Canner Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-3970
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8631
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8631
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Urban Youth Center Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
806 Orchard St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
Gr: 1-5 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Urban Youth Center Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Dixwell Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-5935
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 06511, CT?
The top ranked public charter schools in 06511, CT include Amistad Academy, Booker T. Washington Academy and Highville Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 06511?
4 public charter schools are located in 06511.
What is the racial composition of students in 06511?
06511 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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