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Best Schools in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT has 8 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,321 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Downtown New Haven exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
The top high schools in Downtown New Haven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Hillhouse High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
2. Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
3. Wilbur Cross High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
The top elementary schools in Downtown New Haven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Worthington Hooker School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
2. John C. Daniels
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 494 Students
3. East Rock Community Magnet School
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Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
4. Wexler/grant Community School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 265 Students
5. Augusta Lewis Troup School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 413 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT has a total population of 10,171 with 64% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
How many schools are in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT?
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,321 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown New Haven perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Downtown New Haven score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Downtown New Haven exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown New Haven?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations