For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 162 students in New Haven, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 129 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in New Haven, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public school in New Haven, KY is The New Haven School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Haven, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in New Haven have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Haven, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The New Haven School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
489 High St
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 349-7232
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 349-7232
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Haven, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in New Haven, KY include The New Haven School.
How many public schools are located in New Haven?
1 public schools are located in New Haven.
What percentage of students in New Haven go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in New Haven are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Haven?
New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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