For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,485 students in West Haven, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Haven, CT are Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Harry M. Bailey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Haven, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in West Haven have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Morgan Ln.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4380
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4380
Grades: 7-8
| 885 students
West Haven, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
575 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6860
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6860
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Haven, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Haven, CT include Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Harry M. Bailey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Haven?
2 public middle schools are located in West Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in West Haven?
West Haven public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in West Haven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Haven include: Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs. Engineering - Science University Magnet School
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