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Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

New Haven, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 8 · New Haven School District

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About Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in New Haven, Connecticut. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 483 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New Haven. With about 31.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.3 students per teacher. New Haven School District runs 37 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Families comparing options will find 83 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	15 Lexington Ave., New Haven, CT 06513
Phone	(475) 220-2900
School district	New Haven School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	483
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31.5
Students per teacher	15.3
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090279000544). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

All Nations Christian AcademyPrivate, Other religious · Grades K to 4New Haven · 0.7 mi Fair Haven SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8New Haven · 0.7 mi Cold Spring SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 6New Haven · 0.9 mi Family Academy of Multilingual ExplorationPublic · Grades PreK to 8New Haven · 0.9 mi John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8New Haven · 0.9 mi All Saints Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8New Haven · 1 mi Elm City College Preparatory SchoolCharter · Grades K to 12New Haven · 1.3 mi Joseph Melillo Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8East Haven, CT · 1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Benjamin Jepson Magnet School serve?

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School reported 483 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?

About 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 483 students and 31.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Benjamin Jepson Magnet School a public or charter school?

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Benjamin Jepson Magnet School in?

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is part of New Haven School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/new-haven-school-district/

Where is Benjamin Jepson Magnet School located?

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is at 15 Lexington Ave., New Haven, CT 06513. The phone number is (475) 220-2900.

How many other schools are near Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?

There are 83 other schools within 5 miles of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School in our directory.