For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 835 students in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Rock are Worthington Hooker School and East Rock Community Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT (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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT include Worthington Hooker School and East Rock Community Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven?
the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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