Public schools in East Haven, CT
8 open public schools with an address in East Haven, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,833
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of East Haven public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in East Haven, CT: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,833 students, an average of 354 per school. The largest campus is East Haven High School (879 students), and the largest elementary school is Carbone School/East Haven Academy (363).
Every listed school belongs to East Haven School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving East Haven
Elementary schools in East Haven
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbone School/East Haven Academy East Haven School District | 01–08 | 363 | 15.4:1 | |
| Deer Run School East Haven School District | PK–02 | 232 | 11:1 | |
| Dominick H. Ferrara School East Haven School District | 03–05 | 153 | 11.3:1 | |
| Grove J. Tuttle School East Haven School District | KG–05 | 270 | 12.4:1 | |
| Momauguin School East Haven School District | PK–05 | 302 | 12.1:1 | |
| Overbrook Early Learning Center East Haven School District | PK–KG | 173 | 43.3:1 |
Middle schools in East Haven
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Melillo Middle School East Haven School District | 06–08 | 461 | 9.5:1 |
High schools in East Haven
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High School East Haven School District | 09–12 | 879 | 12:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic43.3%
- Black6.3%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 East Haven schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,833 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in East Haven
How many public schools are in East Haven, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in East Haven: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,833 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve East Haven?
All listed public schools with an address in East Haven belong to East Haven School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in East Haven?
East Haven High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in East Haven, with 879 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in East Haven?
No school with an address in East Haven is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in East Haven schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across East Haven public schools is 12.1:1, similar to the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in East Haven guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities