For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 533 students in 06515, CT.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 06515, CT are Elm City Montessori School and Common Ground High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 06515 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 06515, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best 06515, CT Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Common Ground High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 06515, CT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 06515, CT include Elm City Montessori School and Common Ground High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 06515?
2 public charter schools are located in 06515.
What is the racial composition of students in 06515?
06515 public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.