For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,804 students in 06515, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06515, CT are Elm City Montessori School, Mauro-sheridan Magnet School and Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06515 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06515, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06515, CT Public Preschools (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.
Mauro-sheridan Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 Fountain St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Davis St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
69 Farnham Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4800
Gr: PK-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Brennan Rogers School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wilmot Rd.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 preschools in 06515, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06515, CT include Elm City Montessori School, Mauro-sheridan Magnet School and Davis Academy For Arts & Design Innovation.
How many public preschools are located in 06515?
5 public preschools are located in 06515.
What is the racial composition of students in 06515?
06515 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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