For the 2026 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 Public Charter Schools in Hartford County (2026)
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 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 907 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 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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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