For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,570 students in the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Behind the Rocks are Environmental Sciences Magnet At Hooker School, Breakthrough Magnet School South and Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Environmental Sciences Magnet At Hooker School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Broadview Terrace
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3760
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-3760
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Catherine Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4500
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdonough Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Hillside Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4260
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford, CT include Environmental Sciences Magnet At Hooker School, Breakthrough Magnet School South and Expeditionary Learning Academy At Moylan School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Behind the Rocks, Hartford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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