For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,199 students in 06513, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 334 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 06513, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06513, CT are Elm City College Preparatory School, East Haven High School and Benjamin Jepson Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06513 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06513, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06513, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm City College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 James Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 772-7010
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 772-7010
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
East Haven High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wheelbarrow Ln.
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 468-3254
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 468-3254
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Lexington Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2900
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
John S. Martinez Sea And Sky Stem School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 James St.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2000
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Avenue School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
293 Clinton Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-3300
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-3300
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Ross/woodward School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Barnes Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-3100
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1481 Quinnipiac Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-7300
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-7300
Gr: K-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Fair Haven School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
164 Grand Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2600
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Family Academy Of Multilingual Exploration
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Blatchley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2500
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06513, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06513, CT include Elm City College Preparatory School, East Haven High School and Benjamin Jepson Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in 06513?
9 public schools are located in 06513.
What percentage of students in 06513 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 06513 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06513?
06513 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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