For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 521 students in 06515, CT.
The top ranked public charter schools in 06515, CT are Elm City Montessori School and Common Ground High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 06515 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 06515, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best 06515, CT Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Common Ground High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
06515, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blake Street Leadership Academy (Step) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
446a Blake Street Suite 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 786-6403
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
495 Blake St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-5300
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-5300
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
Hamden Transition Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-5933
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-5933
54 Meadow Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-8913
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-8913
Gr: PK | 220 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Nhps Self Contained Autism Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
199 Wilmot Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 691-3970
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 691-3970
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
191 Fountain Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(860) 437-6400
New Haven, CT 06515
(860) 437-6400
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
311 Valley Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4900
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4900
Gr: PK-4 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 06515, CT?
The top ranked public charter schools in 06515, CT include Elm City Montessori School and Common Ground High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 06515?
2 public charter schools are located in 06515.
What is the racial composition of students in 06515?
06515 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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