For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,060 students in the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Wooster Square are Metropolitan Business Academy and Conte/west Hills Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metropolitan Business Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7700
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven, CT include Metropolitan Business Academy and Conte/west Hills Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven?
the neighborhood of Wooster Square, New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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