📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
15 Rated Districts in the New Haven, CT Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Connecticut districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Madison School District | Madison | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Guilford School District | Guilford | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #3 | Regional School District 05 | Woodbridge | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #4 | Bethany School District | Bethany | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #5 | Orange School District | Orange | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #6 | North Haven School District | North Haven | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #7 | North Branford School District | Northford | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #8 | Milford School District | Milford | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #9 | Branford School District | Branford | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #10 | Wallingford School District | Wallingford | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #11 | Hamden School District | Hamden | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #12 | Meriden School District | Meriden | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #13 | East Haven School District | East Haven | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #14 | West Haven School District | West Haven | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #15 | New Haven School District | New Haven | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in the New Haven, CT Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Connecticut) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the New Haven, CT metro area? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in the New Haven, CT metro area, the highest-rated is Madison School District (Madison), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of Connecticut districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.