For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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