For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 315 students in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Dixwell is Wexler/grant Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wexler/grant Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Foote St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT include Wexler/grant Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven?
the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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