For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 10,251 students in Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, CT are Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy, Bristow Middle School and Achievement First Hartford Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hartford, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Grades: 4-8
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Bristow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 Highland St.
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Grades: K-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #44.
Stem Magnet At Annie Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3500
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3500
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Environmental Sciences Magnet At Hooker School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Broadview Terrace
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3760
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3760
Grades: PK-8
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Cone Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-5380
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-5380
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Betances Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Grades: 5-8
| 210 students
Rank: #1010.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Grades: 6-12
| 963 students
Rank: #1111.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1212.
Jumoke Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Grades: PK-12
| 629 students
Rank: #1313.
Classical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
Rank: #1414.
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 530 students
Rank: #1515.
Kennelly School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 White Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3860
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3860
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #1616.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #1717.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Grades: PK-12
| 584 students
Rank: #1818.
Global Communications Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6020
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6020
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1919.
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 South Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 626 students
Rank: #2020.
Burr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mcdonough Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Hillside Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4260
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Milner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Tower Avenue
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4380
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Residential Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
920 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7965
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7965
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hartford
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
920 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7961
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7961
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff-secure Hartford
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
123 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Autism Program - Burr School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Grades: K-7
| 9 students
Autism Program - Hooker School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
440 Broadview Terrace
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3761
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3761
Grades: 4-5
| 6 students
Autism Program - Naylor School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
639 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4621
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4621
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Autism Program - Rawson School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
260 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4841
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4841
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Autism Program - Simpson-waverly School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
55 Waverly Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5160
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5160
Grades: 1-4
| 11 students
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-2600
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
757 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2720
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
460 Capital Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 418-6148
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 418-6148
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1202
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1202
Grades: 9-10
| 412 students
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5122
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5122
Grades: 12
| 11 students
500 Vine Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 297-0800
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 297-0800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1265 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Grades: PK-2
| 225 students
814 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Grades: PK
| 20 students
150 Tower Avenue
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1733
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1733
Grades: 11-12
| 24 students
55 Waverly Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5160
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5160
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Early Childhood Development Center (Ecdc) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
395 Lyme Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4090
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4090
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Edp - Betances School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2841
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2841
Grades: K-3
| 17 students
Edp - Bulkeley High School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
300 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1001
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Edp - Hphs Engineering And Green Technology Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1497
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1497
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Edp - M.d. Fox School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
470 Maple Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7721
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7721
Grades: 4-8
| 35 students
Edp - Mcdonough Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
111 Hillside Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4621
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4621
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6560
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6560
Grades: 7-8
| 461 students
75 Van Dyke Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 724-0685
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 724-0685
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Hartford Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
177 Weston St.
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 240-1865
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 240-1865
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Hartford Transitional Learning Academy (Secondary) (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
110 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 722-8795
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 722-8795
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
150 Tower Avenue
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-7106
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-7106
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
High Step Transition (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1489
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1489
Grades: 12
| 17 students
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1315
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1315
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
55 Forest St
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1500
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1500
Grades: 9
| 221 students
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1320
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1320
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1325
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1325
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
150 Tower Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-1818
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-1818
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Lc - Breakthrough II School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
395 Lyme Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-6050
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-6050
Grades: PK-7
| 8 students
Lc - Burns School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
195 Putnam Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2890
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2890
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hartford, CT include Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy, Bristow Middle School and Achievement First Hartford Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Hartford?
25 public middle schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hartford include: Sport And Medical Sciences Academy vs. Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, Betances Stem Magnet School vs. Breakthrough Magnet School South
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