For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,781 students in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Upper Albany are Breakthrough Magnet School North, Achievement First Hartford Academy and M. L. King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Gr: K-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT include Breakthrough Magnet School North, Achievement First Hartford Academy and M. L. King Jr. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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