For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,447 students in 06515, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,081 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 06515, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06515, CT are Elm City Montessori School, Mauro-sheridan Magnet School and Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06515 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06515, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06515, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Mauro-sheridan Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 Fountain St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Davis St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Edgewood School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
737 Edgewood Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-8000
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-8000
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Common Ground High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
69 Farnham Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Brennan Rogers School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wilmot Rd.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06515, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06515, CT include Elm City Montessori School, Mauro-sheridan Magnet School and Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation.
How many public schools are located in 06515?
7 public schools are located in 06515.
What percentage of students in 06515 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 06515 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06515?
06515 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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