Best Schools in West Haven, CT
West Haven, CT has 21 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,169 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in West Haven exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Haven, CT
The top high schools in West Haven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph A. Foran High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
2. Engineering - Science University Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 598 Students
3. James Hillhouse High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
4. West Haven High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1780 Students
5. Wilbur Cross High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
6. Sound School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Haven, CT
The top middle schools in West Haven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Shore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Harry M. Bailey Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 861 Students
3. Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 876 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Haven, CT
The top elementary schools in West Haven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edith E. Mackrille School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
2. Live Oaks School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
3. Alma E. Pagels School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 371 Students
4. Seth G. Haley School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 383 Students
5. Nathan Hale School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 530 Students
6. Savin Rock Community School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
7. Washington School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 372 Students
8. Forest School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
9. Barnard Environmental Magnet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 467 Students
10. Truman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Haven, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Haven, CT has a total population of 55,634 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West Haven, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Haven, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West 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 West Haven, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Haven, CT
How many schools are in West Haven, CT?
West Haven, CT has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,169 students in total.
How do schools in West Haven perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in West Haven score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in West Haven exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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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- Projected: 58%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in West Haven
10 of 10 schools in West Haven carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2D: 6
All 10 public schools we grade in West Haven. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (10)
- Alma E Pagels School
- Carrigan 56 Intermediate School
- Edith E Mackrille School
- Engineering Science University Magnet School
- Forest School
- Harry M Bailey Middle School
- Savin Rock Community School
- Seth G Haley School
- Washington School
- West Haven High School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.