For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,407 students in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in East Rock are Worthington Hooker School, Wilbur Cross High School and East Rock Community Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worthington Hooker School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Canner St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Wilbur Cross High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 Mitchell Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,721 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
East Rock Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Nash St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT include Worthington Hooker School, Wilbur Cross High School and East Rock Community Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven?
the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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