For the 2025 school year, there are 201 public elementary schools serving 87,979 students in Hartford County, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartford County, CT are Bugbee School, Latimer Lane School and West Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford County, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hartford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Latimer Lane School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Mountain View Rd.
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
West Hill School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Cronin Dr.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7761
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7761
Gr: PK-3 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Buttonball Lane School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
376 Buttonball Ln.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7276
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7276
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Hebron Avenue School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1363 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7875
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7875
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Union School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
173 School St.
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2575
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2575
Gr: K-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Orchard Hill School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Foster St.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
591 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Tootin' Hills School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Nimrod Rd.
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-7629
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-7629
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Central School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Nayaug Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 Old Maids Ln.
South Glastonbury, CT 06073
(860) 652-4949
South Glastonbury, CT 06073
(860) 652-4949
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Gideon Welles School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1029 Neipsic Rd.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7800
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Hopewell School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1068 Chestnut Hill Rd.
South Glastonbury, CT 06073
(860) 652-7897
South Glastonbury, CT 06073
(860) 652-7897
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Noah Wallace School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 School St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Gr: K-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Aiken School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Norfeldt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Gr: 4-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
West Woods Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Judson Ln.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Gr: 4-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Squadron Line School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
East Farms School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Gr: K-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Philip R. Smith School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Kelly Lane Primary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Kelly Ln.
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2323.
Roaring Brook School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Old Wheeler Ln.
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4810
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4810
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2424.
Richard D. Hubbard School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Grove St.
East Berlin, CT 06023
(860) 828-4119
East Berlin, CT 06023
(860) 828-4119
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
West District School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 West District Road
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2579
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-2579
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Webster Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
William M. Strong Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Marion Ave.
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Church Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3450
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3450
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3131.
Moser School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 School Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7771
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7771
Gr: 4-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Braeburn School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Braeburn Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Flanders Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Victoria Dr.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3372
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3372
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3434.
Albert D. Griswold Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Bailey Rd.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7741
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7741
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
Duffy School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Westminster St.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Hartford County Public 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 elementary schools in Hartford County, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartford County, CT include Bugbee School, Latimer Lane School and West Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartford County?
201 public elementary schools are located in Hartford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford County?
Hartford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hartford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hartford County include: King Philip Middle School vs. Bristow Middle School, Gideon Welles School vs. Greater Hartford Of The Arts Magnet Middle School, Sunset Ridge Middle School vs. East Hartford Middle School
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