For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,865 students in 06511, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06511, CT are Beecher School, Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School and East Rock Community Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06511 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06511, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06511, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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 preschools in 06511, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06511, CT include Beecher School, Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School and East Rock Community Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 06511?
10 public preschools are located in 06511.
What is the racial composition of students in 06511?
06511 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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