Total enrollment
6,359
+94 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in West Haven
Connecticut · Public K-12
For families in West Haven, public-school options total 10 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 6,359 (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in West Haven
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 33%
% Hispanic
40%
was 36%
% Black
24%
was 24%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma E. Pagels School | Elementary | PK-04 | 364 |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Middle | 05-06 | 829 |
| Edith E. Mackrille School | Elementary | PK-04 | 320 |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | High | 06-12 | 608 |
| Forest School | Elementary | PK-04 | 428 |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 885 |
| Savin Rock Community School | Elementary | PK-04 | 459 |
| Seth G. Haley School | Elementary | PK-04 | 332 |
| Washington School | Elementary | PK-04 | 321 |
| West Haven High School | High | 09-12 | 1,813 |
About West Haven
Public education in West Haven, Connecticut runs across 10 schools that instructs roughly 6,359 students. By footprint, West Haven sits in the middle-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in West Haven average about 636 students each, 30% meaningfully above the Connecticut norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in West Haven has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,265 students to 6,359. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 33% to 24%.
On allk12, the community for West Haven discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.