For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,378 students in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Sheldon Charter Oak are Betances Learning Lab Magnet School, Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus and Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Huyshope Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6300
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Greater Hartford Of The Arts Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Van Dyke Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 724-0685
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 724-0685
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford, CT include Betances Learning Lab Magnet School, Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Pk-8 Campus and Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Sheldon Charter Oak, Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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