Best New Haven Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,558 students in New Haven, IN (there are 5 private schools, serving 983 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in New Haven, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Haven, IN are New Haven Intermediate School and New Haven Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Haven, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in New Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in New Haven, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Haven Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Woodmere Dr
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 446-0190
Gr: 3-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
New Haven Jr/sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Green Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 446-0220
Gr: 7-12 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Berwick Lane
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 446-0120
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Berwick Ln
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 446-0150
Gr: PK-2 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in New Haven, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in New Haven, IN include New Haven Intermediate School and New Haven Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in New Haven?
4 public schools are located in New Haven.
What percentage of students in New Haven go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in New Haven are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Haven?
New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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