Best 06511 Connecticut Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,008 students in 06511, CT.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 06511, CT are Amistad Academy, Booker T. Washington Academy and Highville Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 06511 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 06511, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).

Best 06511, CT Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amistad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
Gr: K-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Booker T. Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Highville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
609 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 710-4998

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 06511, CT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 06511, CT include Amistad Academy, Booker T. Washington Academy and Highville Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 06511?
4 public charter schools are located in 06511.
What is the racial composition of students in 06511?
06511 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).

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