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Best Hartford Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 9,877 students in Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford, CT are Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy, Bristow Middle School and Montessori Magnet At Fisher School. 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 36%), 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hartford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Gr: 4-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Bristow Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
34 Highland St.
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Stem Magnet At Annie Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3500
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Gr: K-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Cone Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-5380
Gr: PK-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Environmental Sciences Magnet At Hooker School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Broadview Terrace
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3760
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Betances Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1313.
Classical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Kennelly School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 White Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3860
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Global Communications Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6020
Gr: K-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 South Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Burr Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Milner Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Tower Avenue
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4380
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Mcdonough Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Hillside Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Residential Center
Alternative School
920 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7965
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hartford
Alternative School
920 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7961
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff-secure Hartford
Alternative School
123 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Gr: 5-12

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 Montessori Magnet At Fisher School.
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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?

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