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Best East Haven Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,341 students in East Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Haven, CT are Dominick H. Ferrara School, Carbone School/east Haven Academy and Grove J. Tuttle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Haven, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in East Haven, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dominick H. Ferrara School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Maynard Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3318
Gr: 3-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Carbone School/east Haven Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Tyler St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
Gr: 1-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Grove J. Tuttle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Prospect St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3315
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Momauguin School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Cosey Beach Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3321
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Joseph Melillo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Hudson St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3227
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Townsend Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
(475) 220-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer Run School
311 Foxon Rd.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3324
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Haven, Connecticut

East Haven, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
D. C. Moore School (Closed 2023)
82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3316
Gr: PK-2 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Hays School (Closed 2011)
1 Maple St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
Gr: PK-K
Pathways (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
290 Dodge Avenue
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3268
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Robert W. Carbone School (Closed 2011)
67 Hudson St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3880
Gr: 1-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Haven, CT include Dominick H. Ferrara School, Carbone School/east Haven Academy and Grove J. Tuttle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Haven?
7 public elementary schools are located in East Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in East Haven?
East Haven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in East Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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