For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,102 students in 06519, CT (there are , serving 72 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 06519, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06519, CT are Sound School, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School and John C. Daniels. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06519 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06519, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06519, CT 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sound School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Water St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2300
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Kimberly Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5300
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5300
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
John C. Daniels
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
569 Congress Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-3600
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Hill Regional Career High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Legion Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5000
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Truman School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Truman St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2100
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Hill Central Music Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Dewitt St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6100
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy For Global Awareness
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-7600
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-7600
Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
06519, Connecticut 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 Ella Grasso Blvd
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8666
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8666
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
140 Dewitt Street
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8888
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8888
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 93%
New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
103 Hallock Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-2411
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Polly T. Mccabe Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
390 Columbus Ave
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8758
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8758
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
22 Gold St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8651
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8651
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Riverside Education Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
560 Ella Grasso Blvd.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6700
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
49 Prince St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8414
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 946-8414
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06519, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06519, CT include Sound School, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School and John C. Daniels.
How many public schools are located in 06519?
7 public schools are located in 06519.
What percentage of students in 06519 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 06519 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06519?
06519 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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