For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,794 students in 06511, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06511, CT are Worthington Hooker School, Amistad Academy and Beecher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06511 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06511, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06511, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worthington Hooker School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Canner St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Amistad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
Gr: K-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Beecher School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jewel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3800
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Booker T. Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Canner Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
East Rock Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Conte/west Hills Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln-bassett School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Bassett St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-8500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Highville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
King/robinson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fournier St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2700
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Derby Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Wexler/grant Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Foote St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Augusta Lewis Troup School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
259 Edgewood Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3000
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06511, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06511, CT include Worthington Hooker School, Amistad Academy and Beecher School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06511?
13 public elementary schools are located in 06511.
What is the racial composition of students in 06511?
06511 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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