2020 Best Elementary Schools in New Haven CountyAbout this List

Hamden Hall Country Day School

• Private School
• Hamden, CT
• PK, K-12
• 82 reviews

Senior: I came to Hamden Hall my freshman year, and it was the best decision I could have made for both my academic and social development. The community here is so welcoming, and the friendships I’ve made over the last few years are friendships that I truly believe will last into my college years. The faculty here is so supportive as well, and teachers are always willing to give extra help to students to ensure that students’ needs are being met. I would strongly encourage anyone who is considering Hamden Hall to come join our close-knit hornets nest!
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• A+

• 574 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chase Collegiate School

• Private School
• Waterbury, CT
• PK, K-12
• 59 reviews

Parent: Chase Collegiate creates a warm and nurturing environment that provides students the freedom to take educational risks, build resilience and thrive as lifelong learners. My daughter has found the Upper School experience at Chase to be nothing less than engaging and supportive. The classes are rigorous and interactive. Chase seems to be doing a great job of preparing her with the tools she will need to be successful in her future educational endeavors.
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• A+

• 276 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chapman School

• Cheshire Public Schools, CT
• K-6

• A

• 323 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highland School

• Cheshire Public Schools, CT
• K-6

• A

• 722 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Long Meadow Elementary School

• Pomperaug Regional School District No. 15, CT
• PK, K-5

• A

• 513 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Booker T. Washington Academy

• Public School
• New Haven, CT
• K-3
• 1 review

Parent: What’s not to love. Booker T’s academics are phenomenal, preparing our kids for the future now is essential and that’s what they do. Great staff and family oriented environment. Work hard, get smart!
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• A

• 241 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Elm City College Preparatory School

• Public School
• New Haven, CT
• K-12

• A

• 726 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gainfield Elementary School

• Pomperaug Regional School District No. 15, CT
• K-5

• A

• 363 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School

• Madison School District, CT
• K-4

• A

• 327 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Doolittle School

• Cheshire Public Schools, CT
• 1-6

• A

• 464 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Beecher Road School

• Public School
• Woodbridge, CT
• PK, K-6
• 2 reviews

Niche User: So amazing. All the teachers are friendly and help the students understand things very well. You learn a lot, and get several fun projects.
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• A

• 774 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Norton School

• Cheshire Public Schools, CT
• K-6

• A

• 418 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Melissa Jones School

• Guilford Public Schools, CT
• K-4
• 2 reviews

Parent: We joined Melissa Jones mid school year in 2016 and the transition was amazingly smooth. We were warmly welcomed by the office, principal, teachers and staff. The teachers are wonderful and communication is great from the classroom, office and PTO.

MJS has small class sizes and works hard at academics in a nurturing, mindful way while incorporating social-emotional education as well.

The PTO is great too! Tons of parent involvement at the school and enough opportunity for anyone who wants to help!
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• A

• 316 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

A.W. Cox School

• Guilford Public Schools, CT
• K-4

• A

• 289 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Guilford Lakes School

• Guilford Public Schools, CT
• PK, K-4

• A

• 307 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School

• Madison School District, CT
• K-4

• A

• 235 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvin Leete School

• Guilford Public Schools, CT
• K-4

• A

• 240 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ridge Road Elementary School

• North Haven School District, CT
• K-5

• A

• 405 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Green Acres Elementary School

• North Haven School District, CT
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 369 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Peck Place School

• Orange School District, CT
• 1-6
• 1 review

Alum: I loved all of my teachers at Peck and really left feeling ready for middle school. Now, every day, even in high school, I use what I learned here, in and out of the classroom.
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• A-

• 345 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frisbie School

• Wolcott School District, CT
• K-5

• A-

• 299 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pomperaug School

• Pomperaug Regional School District No. 15, CT
• PK, K-5
• 10 reviews

Niche User: This school is always very clean and it is very easy to find every classroom. Some of my favorite experiences were the pep rallies and proms. I loved to go support my friends and classmates at various sporting events such as football, hockey, field hockey, swimming and diving, volleyball, and baseball. One of my favorite things about this school is the students' support for each other not just in sports, but in clubs and in the classroom. These are the reasons why I would choose this school again if I could do it over.
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• A-

• 348 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bethany Community School

• Public School
• Bethany, CT
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 356 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Middlebury Elementary School

• Pomperaug Regional School District No. 15, CT
• K-5

• A-

• 303 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brass City Charter School

• Public School
• Waterbury, CT
• PK, K-4
• 1 review

Middle School Student: I am a student there. The teachers push you to your limit and they always help to make you better with what you struggle with such as reading comprehension, math, writing, and there is also advanced music learning such as Violin, Viola, and cello. Also all of the teachers there are the nicest they can be. Like my two great teachers Jodi paper and Rebecca caravello. Thank you to all the hard work and dedication that you put into helping all of us. Sean Marquis Boles
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• A-

• 219 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio