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Best West Haven Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,661 students in West Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Haven, CT are Edith E. Mackrille School, Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Alma E. Pagels School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Haven, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in West Haven, CT (2026-27)

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: #22.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Tetlow St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4390
Gr: 5-6 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
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 West Haven, Connecticut

West Haven, 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%
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Clarence E. Thompson School (Closed 2011)
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Gr: K-5
Edgar C. Stiles School (Closed 2004)
575 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6860
Life Skills (Closed 2018)
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Pace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Haven, CT include Edith E. Mackrille School, Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Alma E. Pagels School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Haven?
8 public elementary schools are located in West Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in West Haven?
West Haven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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