The New Haven Public School District has stellar graduation rates (upwards of 80%). GreatSchools.org gives Worthington Hooker School an 8 out of 10 rating as an elementary school. Meanwhile, Amistad Academy and Elm City College Preparatory School both scored 5 out of 10s.nnIn total, the New Haven School District encompasses 50 schools.nnArea colleges include the University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and the world-renowned Yale University.nnSouthern Connecticut State UniversitynSouthern Connecticut State University has one campus located in New Haven, which also borders portions of Hamden, Connecticut. It was founded in 1893 and has been governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.nnThe college ranks 121 on the list of Regional Universities North according to U.S. News & World Report. Their speciality programs are nursing, teacher education and liberal education.nnYale UniversitynThe famous Ivy League institution is the 3rd oldest in the United States and also ranks 3rd among U.S. national universities. It was chartered back in the early 1700s, before the American Revolution.nnYale University has an acceptance rate of just under 7%, making it one of the most selective institutions in the world. A degree from Yale is achieved at an average of six years.nnIn its history, the university has amassed quite a resumé of successful individuals. It has 65 Nobel laureates, five U.S. Presidents, and more than 30 living billionaires.nnUniversity of New HavennUNH is a private university located in neighboring West Haven, CT. It sits on more than 200 acres of land and houses 48 campus buildings.