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Best New Haven Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 9,812 students in New Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in New Haven, 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.
New Haven, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Haven have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New Haven, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Blake Street
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Fountain St.
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Davis St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Beecher School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Jewel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Lexington Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
John S. Martinez Sea And Sky Stem School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 James St.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Celentano Biotech Health And Medical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Canner Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
John C. Daniels
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
569 Congress Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
East Rock Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Conte/west Hills Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Ross/woodward School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Barnes Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
69 Farnham Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lincoln-bassett School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Bassett St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Highville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1515.
King/robinson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Fournier St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Derby Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Wexler/grant Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Foote St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Truman School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Truman St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Fair Haven School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Grand Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Family Academy Of Multilingual Exploration
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Blatchley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06513
(475) 220-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Augusta Lewis Troup School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Edgewood Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Brennan Rogers School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Wilmot Rd.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Hill Central Music Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Dewitt St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Haven, CT include Elm City Montessori School, Mauro-sheridan Magnet School and Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation.
How many public preschools are located in New Haven?
23 public preschools are located in New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in New Haven?
New Haven public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in New Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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