For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,514 students in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barry Square are Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, Betances Stem Magnet School and Burr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Betances Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Burr Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT include Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, Betances Stem Magnet School and Burr Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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