For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,693 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, Booker T. Washington Academy and New Haven Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Downtown, New Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Booker T. Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 691-6535
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
New Haven Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6600
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
High School In The Community
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Water St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT include Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, Booker T. Washington Academy and New Haven Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven?
the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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