For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,468 students in Hartford County, CT.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hartford County, CT are Odyssey Community School, Charter Oak International Academy and Achievement First Hartford Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford County, CT public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Hartford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Hartford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Charter Oak International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
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 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hartford County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Extension Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
183 Steele St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 235-6395
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
720 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3229
Gr: 9-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Alta High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
242 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3379
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3379
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Alternative Center School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
505 South Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 224-6450
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Autism Program - Burr School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 26 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Autism Program - Rawson School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
260 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4841
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4841
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 1-4 | 11 students
30 Old Wheeler Lane
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4810
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4810
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-2600
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
757 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2720
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Behavior Support (Holmes) (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2150 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2234
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Behavior Support Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Nye Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-2204
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Gr: 6-9 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Bentley Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
44 Griffin Rd South
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-2000
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Braeburn Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
45 Braeburn Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
90 Bridge St.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Gr: 1-2 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Bristol Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Redstone Hill Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
300 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1202
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-1202
Gr: 9-10 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5122
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5122
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
1265 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 244-3111
Gr: PK-2 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Children's Place School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
36 Gardner St.
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 292-4048
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 292-4048
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Chippens Hill Middle School Functional Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Chms Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
120 Park St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
75 Clark Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-3240
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-3240
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hartford County, CT?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hartford County, CT include Odyssey Community School, Charter Oak International Academy and Achievement First Hartford Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hartford County?
4 public charter schools are located in Hartford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford County?
Hartford County public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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