For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,223 students in the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public schools in West Rock are Elm City Montessori School, Common Ground High School and Barack H. Obama Magnet University School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Common Ground High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
69 Farnham Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Brennan Rogers School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wilmot Rd.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven, CT include Elm City Montessori School, Common Ground High School and Barack H. Obama Magnet University School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven?
the neighborhood of West Rock, New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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