Best 06516 Connecticut Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,224 students in 06516, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06516, CT are Edith E. Mackrille School, Alma E. Pagels School and Savin Rock Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06516 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06516, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06516, CT Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alma E. Pagels School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Savin Rock Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Seth G. Haley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Forest School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06516 Connecticut

06516, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Gr: K-5
575 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6860
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06516, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06516, CT include Edith E. Mackrille School, Alma E. Pagels School and Savin Rock Community School.
How many public preschools are located in 06516?
6 public preschools are located in 06516.
What is the racial composition of students in 06516?
06516 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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