For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,269 students in 06516, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in 06516, CT are Edith E. Mackrille School, Alma E. Pagels School and Savin Rock Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06516 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06516, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06516, CT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alma E. Pagels School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Savin Rock Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Seth G. Haley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Forest School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
06516, 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 preschools in 06516, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in 06516, CT include Edith E. Mackrille School, Alma E. Pagels School and Savin Rock Community School.
How many public preschools are located in 06516?
6 public preschools are located in 06516.
What is the racial composition of students in 06516?
06516 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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