For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,486 students in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Dixwell are James Hillhouse High School and Wexler/grant Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Hillhouse High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Sherman Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #22.
Wexler/grant Community School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Foote St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT include James Hillhouse High School and Wexler/grant Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven?
the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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